The survey sought residents' views on the Nelson Place Village proposal for the former Port Phillip Woollen Mill site, which includes four residential towers, ranging from seven to 16 storeys.

Of those surveyed, 98per cent (339 respondents) said they did not support the developer's proposal for a 46.5-metre tower including 412 dwellings.

Of those surveyed, 97per cent believed Planning Minister Justin Madden should be held to his comments made in a press release that existing height and heritage controls would remain.

Ninety per cent thought the public transport and road network would not be able to cope with extra peak-hour users, and 95per cent said the development would negatively impact on traffic and parking availability.

Save Williamstown spokesman Godfrey Moase said the survey results should send a clear message to the developer.

"We can say confidently that less than 4per cent of the whole population of the Williamstown-Newport peninsula, from North Road to the Riffle Range, support what the developer is trying to do in Williamstown."

Evolve Development managing director Ashley Williams said the community could voice its concerns during an advisory committee process in October.

"We would reiterate that the matters of an ageing population, changing demographic mix, increasing population and urban renewal are matters that are affecting most inner-city councils, and that nearly everyone agrees that our site should be redeveloped. The question of what is the final form and mix of the redevelopment will be a matter for the advisory committee and the minister of planning."

For full survey results, visit savewilliamstown.net