A group of Keiraville residents says a plan to transform a red-brick Nioka Avenue home into a childcare centre is unsafe and will cause numerous traffic and parking issues.
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The newly-formed Nioka Avenue residents' group met on Monday to outline its concerns with the proposal, which has been submitted to Wollongong City Council.
According to documents lodged by building designer Barbara Picciolini, the centre would open between 7am and 6pm and care for 29 children aged up to six.
Internal modifications and "minor additions" would be made to the existing house, while the steep driveway would provide parking for 11 cars.
Nioka Avenue resident Karen Wyatt said about 20 households objected to the proposal, citing numerous safety issues.
Residents were also worried the 29 children to be cared for would disrupt close neighbours, while parents dropping off their kids would generate traffic.
"This is just a lovely, quiet, safe and humble residential street," Ms Wyatt said.
"There's no traffic report, no pitch or acoustic reports with this DA, and we think this should stay a residential home that is in keeping with the streetscape."
Barry Anger, who has lived at Nioka Avenue since 1967, said the childcare centre would cause traffic and parking chaos.
"The property entrance is located at the bottom of a hill and adjacent to a corner, which makes it a very dangerous place to be stopping to get children out of a car," Mr Anger said.
"The plan for parking on the side of the very elevated and sloping driveway is nothing short of ridiculous. We have heard many times over the years tyres screeching as they slip up and down on the driveways in this section of the street and people slipping as they walk up the steep slopes."
Ms Picciolini said her client believed the centre would be "compatible with the existing and future character of the locality".
"There is a growing social need for more childcare places in NSW," she said in the application.
"My client already has a full waiting list for proposed child placements if this development is approved."
Residents have asked the council to extend the public exhibition period so more information can be sought. Submissions are due to close on December 10.
