So will Woolworths listen to the community, respect its wishes, and not push for a development which Mosman doesn’t want?
Thank you again to all who took the time to consider and express your views on the proposed Woolworths’ development. Are we being parochial or protective in our efforts to stop dozens of extra trucks and hundreds of extra cars every day on the already-congested Military Road? The response has been overwhelming. border-color: #ebccd1; The response stated “it is important to note that we [Woolworths] are in the earliest stages of investigating what an opportunity in Mosman could look like. Council has also confirmed they have received none. An informed back-of-the-envelope estimate suggests that the Neutral Bay stores generate some $120 million in sales per annum, with an average spend per customer per visit of around $86. But I stress the following points: – The Club’s property is not for sale nor is there any appetite or desire within the Board or members we have anecdotally engaged with to move the Club; – We are trading better than we have for many years, so there is no need to explore this option; – We have just spent considerable money refurbishing and rebranding the business to ensure our long term survival. color: #8a6d3b; We will make every attempt to fact-check any information provided to us before publishing. All businesses listed in the Directories (Business & Classes and Activities) are welcome to post in Mosman Living’s monthly Business Night in the Facebook Group. Please click here to submit a Business Directory Listing. The inaugural Mosman Photography Awards are now open for entries, and while Coronavirus may have ruled out a gallery exhibition and awards night, there is no better time to celebrate our fantastic local area through a photographic lens. A penchant for modern architecture results in a MOSMAN home that incorporates the movement’s philosophy with the Australian lifestyle. If you have any information or knowledge related to Woolworths’ intentions and activities in Mosman please email us. Council says there has been “a tremendous response from the Mosman community”. background-color: #dff0d8; border-radius: 4px; We want to keep a mix of shops offering a range of services in a street front setting. Even though the Club has stated it is now opposed to the present Woolworths’ development, things may change. 134 talking about this. Each Directory Listing comes with a complimentary full page advertisement for businesses to include images and to let the community know what they offer. Read the intriguing story of how Coles got to be Woolworths’ landlord in Neutral Bay and details of the lease. Mosman Village Community was formed following a meeting of over 250 residents held on 22 October at Warringah Bowling Club. “For all these reasons, Mosman is indeed home to the ‘village people.”. Whatever happens, under the NSW Registered Clubs Act, core property of the Club cannot be sold without the approval of a majority of members. Here’s an excerpt from Mosman Council’s web site: Mosman’s draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) – on public exhibition for a six week period from 27 June to 7 August 2019 – has attracted a tremendous response from the Mosman community and others with: The vast majority of submissions received raise concerns about future developments in the local centres, in particular the possible redevelopment of land in Mosman Village for a Woolworths supermarket, and issues such as heritage, village character, scale of retail development, economic viability of small businesses, traffic, delivery vehicle access and pedestrian safety…. There has been widespread speculation in the community concerning the possible acquisition by Woolworths of the building at the corner of Belmont and Military Roads currently occupied by Westpac. padding: 6px 12px; Addressees have three minutes to address MLPP. Woolworths’ development application for a Metro supermarket in Mosman village has provoked (what we believe is) a record number of submissions from neighbouring residents, property owners and the Mosman community at large. A recent Sydney Morning Herald vox pop revealed most people shopping on Military Road were opposed to the Woolworths’ development. Apart from generating traffic chaos, Woolworths’ proposed development would also: While we wait to hear what Woolworths’ next moves are, there’s still plenty you can do to ensure we keep up the fight to protect the character and amenity of the village we love. “We thank our members who always support us, and the new ones joining to support us, and we hope that support continues,” Mr Boyle said.
} On top of massively increased car traffic, there will be a significant number of large truck movements every day for delivery, waste-disposal and other services. It would be fair to say Woolworths will have its work cut out rebuilding the trust and good will it has lost within the community over the last year or so. Mosman Living offers other opportunities to introduce your business to the lower North Shore community, including advertising on the website, Facebook posts, and annual sponsorship opportunities. Community members can address the MLPP hearing. } on Huge response to Council’s draft strategic planning statement. With Covid restrictions, these local businesses need our support more than ever. We urge MVC members and concerned local residents to make their views known to the current local member at: “Woolworths Metro [is] the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for small businesses struggling to compete” writes James Hall at news.com.au, 10 January 2019. “A major shopping centre would change the nature of the village.”. form#sib_signup_form_2 p.sib-alert-message-error { And we’ll keep you posted along the way. The best news is, Kitchen by Mike at Home is here to stay. His luxury Mosman home, ... Neighbours in the well-to-do suburb told Mosman Collective Gu's 'display of wealth was obscene' during his short stint living in ... as she joins V magazine … color: #a94442; And when the Grosvenor Street store closes, Woolworths also has to close its Rangers Avenue store, due to a condition of the development consent imposed by the Land and Environment Court in 2005. Club membership is only $10 for the first year or $25 for the first 3 years. Roy Bendall, a Mosman councillor and a director of the Club, has declared he “will be leading the charge against this development”. And these are only averages – peaks shopping times would generate significantly higher traffic. The Club’s property remains central to Woolworths’ plans. The letter from Mosman Club to the meeting may be viewed here. We’ll provide suggestions for making submissions when the DA is lodged and Council notifies the public of the application. PPC has won two categories at the 2017 MBA Excellence Awards. We will continue to monitor developments, keep you informed, and seek your input and support. If you attended, please share what you learned and what you think by leaving a comment below. Council has also suggested that Woolworths “may wish to consider withdrawing the application”. If you are aware of any activities, documents, publications, discussions or credible hearsay related to a Woolworths development in Mosman Village please let us know at mail@mosmanvillagecommunity.org or leave a reply below.
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