48-50 Almora Street, Mosman

The team understand that views are an important part of what makes Mosman special and recognise that this proposal represents a significant change for the area. 

The team is committed to being open and transparent about how the proposals impact these views.

Comprehensive view sharing studies are being prepared to assess how the proposal may impact key vantage points from neighbouring properties.

We are in contact with our nearest neighbours to discuss these impacts. 

Privacy and onlooking have been a key consideration in the design of Almora Street.

To minimise impacts on neighbouring properties, the design incorporates brick detailing on upper-level windows to obstruct direct view lines while maintaining light and ventilation. 

Enclosed balconies and extended slab edges help direct sightlines outward rather than downward, while recessed upper levels reduce visual impact. 

Mature tree planting is proposed to provide natural screening, and the western brick façade responds to the surrounding bungalows, enhancing privacy for our neighbours.

The Almora Street proposal includes 28 residential and 3 visitor spaces over two levels, accessed from Almora Street. This allocation meets Council requirements. 

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Traffic and parking have been carefully considered and the prepared traffic study  anticipates five vehicle trips during both the morning and evening peak. 

Construction access will be confirmed, with safety measures in place to minimise disruption.

Prosker Property is informing its neighbours about its proposal for Almora Street, Mosman.

This process is separate from Council’s formal consultation process during public exhibition.
 

If you would like to learn more, please contact the team.

In NSW, solar access requirements are outlined by the NSW Government’s Apartment Design Guide.

This Guide states that developments should be designed to allow a minimum of 2 hours of direct sunlight to “habitable rooms”, including loungerooms, bedrooms and private open space, within and surrounding the development. The design achieves this requirement.

This measurement is taken on the shortest day of the year (21 June) to assess the “worst case scenario”. Residents will receive significantly more sunlight across all other days of the year.
This benchmark reflects a balance between residential amenity, urban density, and equitable solar access across multiple properties. 

While the homes on the Almora Street site aren’t heritage-listed, the team acknowledges the surrounding character of the streetscape and has commissioned detailed heritage assessments.

The assessments found that nearby heritage items including 52 Almora Street, 81 Muston Street, and the Redan Street streetscape, will continue to be visible and their heritage value respected, with the proposal designed to complement their setting. 

The design has been carefully considered to fit in with the look and feel of the surrounding area. Brickwork at the ground level reflects the character of nearby homes, while lighter colours and simple vertical lines help the upper levels feel less bulky and blend into the streetscape. Landscaping around the base and on upper levels adds greenery, helping the building sit comfortably within the leafy setting of Almora Street.

Should the proposal be approved, Prosker Property will develop and implement a Construction Management Plan which will outline how construction will be managed, including ensuring potential impacts on neighbours are minimised.

This will be achieved through using best practice mitigation measures including the use of dust and noise screening, considered construction hours and minimising construction traffic impacts on local roads.

Prior to receiving a construction certificate, the Construction Management Plan and any associated plans will require approval from Mosman Council.