The inner north's biggest resident group has lodged a submission against hundreds of homes proposed for its suburb.

Dickson Residents Group is opposing elements of a mega development planned for Dickson Tradies Club land , including building heights, salvation for a beloved squash club, and a commitment to increased social housing within the site.

The group took almost a month to form an opinion on the proposed development since an application was first lodged, initially telling The Canberra Times they were considering the application in full first .

But now, the group is advocating for a reduced height of six storeys across the development, down from 13 as proposed by the Tradies. Building to a higher height is technically possible under an outcomes-based approval system.

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