A surge in development proposals for childcare centres in Sydney streets is leaving parts of the city “clogged” with an oversupply as other suburbs face a dire shortage of centres to meet demand.

A government push to boost childcare spaces in NSW has resulted in record numbers of development applications for childcare centres, prompting backlash from residents and local councils over impacts on traffic congestion, property prices and “noisy” children disturbing the residential peace.

The increase has been reflected in record numbers of planning appeals to the Land and Environment Court lodged by developers of new childcare centres – including some as tall as five storeys – after their plans were initially refused by councils.

The court has this year handed down an average of more than o

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