Hamilton Rose Bay - Community Survey

Thank you for your interest in the proposed residential development at 36-56 Dover Road and 11-31 Hamilton Street, Rose Bay.

Hewlett Property Group is committed to delivering a high-quality project that contributes to housing diversity and affordability in the local area. Your feedback will help us understand community priorities as we prepare our State Significant Development Application (SSDA). All responses remain anonymous.

Section 1: About you and your connection to Rose Bay

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1. Age group:

15–19

20–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60–69

70+

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2. Please tell us which of the following best describes your current situation: (tick all that apply)

I own my home/property in Rose Bay

I rent in Rose Bay

I live elsewhere in Sydney

I work in Rose Bay

I run a business in Rose Bay

I regularly travel to or from Rose Bay

I am an essential worker (e.g., healthcare, education, emergency services)

I’d like to continue living in Rose Bay but can’t find suitable housing

I don’t live in Rose Bay now but plan to in the future

Other (please specify)

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3. Please rate your experience finding housing options that suit your needs in Rose Bay:

Very easy

Easy

Difficult

Very difficult

I haven’t been looking

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4. How did you hear about the proposal for Dover Road and Hamilton Street? (Tick all that apply)

Project flyer

Community webinar

Local Council

Project webpage

Social media

Word of mouth (family, friends, colleagues)

Other (please specify)

Section 2: Local Area Values and Character

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5. What do you value most about living/working in Rose Bay? (place in order of priority)

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6. How would you describe the character of Rose Bay, and how important is it to preserve this character in future developments?

Very important – new developments should closely match the existing character

Somewhat important – some change is fine, but the overall feel should remain

Neutral – I have no strong opinion on this

Not very important – Rose Bay should adapt to new housing and urban needs

Not important at all – development and change are necessary for growth

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7. What do you think of the early concept design for the site? (tick all that apply)

I like the added greenery and rooftop gardens

I like spaces for the community to meet

It looks modern and suits the area

It blends well with the surrounding streets

It feels too different from the area’s character

I’d like more trees or child-friendly areas included

Section 3: The Proposed Development

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8. Thinking about your current and future needs, what would you most like to see included in this proposed development? (place in order of priority)

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9. What opportunities or benefits do you think this consolidated development (36-56 Dover Rd and 11-31 Hamilton St) could bring to the area? (tick all that apply)

Much needed mix of housing close to the town centre and CBD

More housing options for locals to age in place or downsize

Opportunity for younger families to stay or move into the area

Supporting local businesses by increasing the local customer base

Providing much-needed affordable rental options for key workers

Reduced pressure on street parking through ample on-site basement parking

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10. How do you feel about this residential development? (tick all that apply)

We need more housing in Rose Bay

More apartments will help locals downsize or stay in the area

I support more homes for essential workers

I don’t believe additional housing is needed here

Section 4: Technical Interests and Government Process

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11. How would you rate your interest in receiving technical information regarding the project’s hydrogeological management and dilapidation report offers?

Very interested – I want to see technical details

Interested – I want a general overview of safety measures

Neutral

Not interested

Very interested – I want to see technical details

Interested – I want a general overview of safety measures

Neutral

Not interested

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12. What concerns, if any, do you have about the proposed development at 36-56 Dover Road and 11-31 Hamilton Street? (tick all that apply)

I have no concerns

Increased traffic and congestion

Disruption to the area’s local character and visual aesthetic

Strain on public transport and infrastructure

Impact on local businesses or community feel

Impact on house prices

Building height and number of dwellings

Loss of green space

Property stability and groundwater

Construction impacts

Environmental sustainability

Housing affordability/accessibility

Hamilton Rose Bay - Community Survey

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* 1. Age group:

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* 2. Please tell us which of the following best describes your current situation: (tick all that apply)

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* 3. Please rate your experience finding housing options that suit your needs in Rose Bay:

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* 4. How did you hear about the proposal for Dover Road and Hamilton Street? (Tick all that apply)

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* 5. What do you value most about living/working in Rose Bay? (place in order of priority)

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* 6. How would you describe the character of Rose Bay, and how important is it to preserve this character in future developments?

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* 7. What do you think of the early concept design for the site? (tick all that apply)

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* 8. Thinking about your current and future needs, what would you most like to see included in this proposed development? (place in order of priority)

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* 9. What opportunities or benefits do you think this consolidated development (36-56 Dover Rd and 11-31 Hamilton St) could bring to the area? (tick all that apply)

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* 10. How do you feel about this residential development? (tick all that apply)

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* 11. How would you rate your interest in receiving technical information regarding the project’s hydrogeological management and dilapidation report offers?

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* 12. What concerns, if any, do you have about the proposed development at 36-56 Dover Road and 11-31 Hamilton Street? (tick all that apply)

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* 13. Any other comments or questions?

1. Age group:

2. Please tell us which of the following best describes your current situation: (tick all that apply)

3. Please rate your experience finding housing options that suit your needs in Rose Bay:

4. How did you hear about the proposal for Dover Road and Hamilton Street? (Tick all that apply)

5. What do you value most about living/working in Rose Bay? (place in order of priority)

6. How would you describe the character of Rose Bay, and how important is it to preserve this character in future developments?

7. What do you think of the early concept design for the site? (tick all that apply)

8. Thinking about your current and future needs, what would you most like to see included in this proposed development? (place in order of priority)

9. What opportunities or benefits do you think this consolidated development (36-56 Dover Rd and 11-31 Hamilton St) could bring to the area? (tick all that apply)

10. How do you feel about this residential development? (tick all that apply)

11. How would you rate your interest in receiving technical information regarding the project’s hydrogeological management and dilapidation report offers?

12. What concerns, if any, do you have about the proposed development at 36-56 Dover Road and 11-31 Hamilton Street? (tick all that apply)

13. Any other comments or questions?