Cramped: The marked difference between plans and delivery on this Western Sydney development [Video]

The development has not turned out as expected.

An artist’s impression of a new development in Sydney’s outer suburbs looks like every home buyer’s dream.

Large sandstone blocks line a beautifully manicured garden as two women stroll down a path under the shade of leafy trees.

But a staggering side-by-side comparison of the proposed facade and the end result of the major housing project in Box Hill, in the city’s north-west, tells a very different story.

In reality, the only vegetation in sight is dead grass lining the footpath and the only barrier between neighbouring properties is a thin brick wall short enough to peep over.

An artist’s impression of Sydney-based developer, Bathla’s latest development in Box Hill. Picture: X

The delivery of the project was a far cry from what was actually promised. Picture: X

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