Griffith City Council has approved a controversial housing development in Collina, despite strong objections from local residents who labelled the proposed buildings an "eyesore."

Businessman Rodney Salvestro of Salvstro Enterprises will construct a two-storey, four-dwelling housing complex on vacant land at 6 Antonio Place, near Ted Scobie Oval and Scenic Hill. The development includes two three-bedroom and two four-bedroom houses within a single structure.

The development application was referred to councillors for decision after neighbours submitted formal objections raising concerns about excessive shadowing, loss of privacy, and the building being out of character with the surrounding area.

"There are no other two-storey buildings in the immediate area, making these units out of character for the street and an eyesore," one objector wrote in their submission. Residents also worried about increased parking and traffic congestion.

However, Council's development assessment team recommended approval, stating the proposal met all applicable planning controls relating to height, bulk, scale, privacy, solar access, and parking requirements.

Councillors unanimously voted in favour of the development at their recent meeting.

"I understand the concerns of the neighbours and their objections, but I'm pleased to see they've been addressed by our staff," Deputy Mayor Anne Napoli said. "This is a great investment in our community because we do need housing. I'd like to encourage more development and we are supporting developers."

The applicant's representative, Martin Ruggeri, told the meeting that the development had been designed to provide all required parking and more on-site.

Construction is expected to commence following the fulfilment of development conditions.