Two developments have been proposed for neighbouring blocks at 221 and 225A Peel Street, including a $3 million project to develop 12 adaptable homes for people whose circumstances have changed.

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However, Piper Street resident Michael McCormick has raised multiple concerns in a submission to Bathurst Regional Council about the proposal for 221 Peel Street.

Under this plan, two double-storey dwellings would be constructed and overlook Mr McCormack's backyard.

One of his key worries is the impact the two developments would have on the Heritage Conservation Area.

"The heritage area of Bathurst is unique in this country and should be preserved as much as possible. Similar to overseas historic towns it provides a significant tourist opportunity," he said.

"Council has the responsibility to preserve this area for future generations rather than cater to the whims of opportunistic developers.

"To even consider such overdevelopment in a heritage conservation area makes a mockery of that classification."

The Statement of Environmental Effects for the adaptable homes says the development would not "impact upon the amenity of adjoining properties".

Mr McCormick disagrees.

He said there are 35 homes in the Peel, Piper, Lambert block, but the two proposals for Peel street would increase the number of homes by over 50 per cent.

As a result, he anticipates there would be "stress" on infrastructure if both developments went ahead.

"The increase stress on infrastructure such as stormwater, sewerage, road, and traffic routes would be concerning for any suburban block let alone a block in a heritage area dominated by heritage/older style homes," Mr McCormick said.

"In would seem paramount that these two proposals be considered together in view of the high impact occurring on the one vicinity."

With as many as 50 vehicles proposed to be attracted to the two developments, concern has also been raised about the safety of pedestrians.

"There are many students who walk past these entrances on their way to and from the high school," Mr McCormick said, adding that students also pass by at lunch time to go to 7-Eleven.

"... The volume of cars would increase the risk to pedestrians.

"The increase in vehicles also increases the risks of accidents at the steep crest of Peel and Piper Street where vision is very limited particularly turning right onto Piper Street from Peel Street."

When it comes to the houses proposed for 221 Peel Street, privacy becomes a concern.

While the Statement of Environmental Effects denies impact on privacy, Mr McCormack said "this couldn't be further from the truth".

He said that one dwelling would have unimpeded views of all his living areas, while the other dwelling would impinge on his family's privacy to a lesser extent.

Additionally, Mr McCormack's submission raises concerns about green space, garbage collection, stormwater, sewage, and the impact on the character of the heritage area.

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