40 Abbotsford Road Homebush was originally called Kiloyth and it has been featured by the local historical society.
What happened? See this excellent article.
A DA was submitted for minor works, and approved. The house was concealed by high fences, and then knocked down completely and a new house construction started. Despite many warnings the Council only shutdown the site after that occured.
Now the owner, who hasn’t yet been prosecuted for the unauthorised demolition, wants to profit from the site by building an ugly dual occupancy: see this flyer.
Ten (10) seperate submissions before May 13 will mean a single council officer will not be able to determine the matter. See page 2 of the flyer to find out how to help.
One member has written to us:
While dual occupancy is allowed in the area, in the heritage conservation area the existing dwelling is supposed to be preserved and it is supposed to respond to the character of the area, see here:
https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/Develop/Low-and-Mid-Rise-Housing-Policy
They can build a dual occupancy, sure, but it should sit behind a substantially restored frontage.
A number of residents have not only written to Council, but also copied the Mayor, every single Councillor individually and the Member for Strathfield….and the HRG.
13 May 2025 submission by HRG is here.