I object to the proposed development on the grounds of excessive height and bulk, significant privacy impacts, removal of mature native vegetation, and non-compliance with SEPP, SEARs, and Seniors Housing Design Guide requirements.
A detailed objection outlining these issues, including visual impact out of character for the area, loss of amenity and planning compliance failures, is attached for consideration. Regards Michell Cudmore 0466939929

From: Kobe Edwards

Date: 3/11/2025

I am a resident of Narrabeen and wish to formally object to the proposed Indigo by Moran seniors housing development at 156–164 Ocean Street, Narrabeen. The scale and intensity of this proposal are entirely inappropriate for this sensitive coastal site and inconsistent with local planning controls. I personally pass the area of this development almost every day and have many close family members who live in very close proximity to this development and would affect me and my family personally. On top of this, as a lifelong resident of Narrabeen I worry what might happen in the future to the Northern Beaches if this development is allowed to proceed, as this proposal does not provide any relief for housing and in fact subtracts from the amount of assisted living for the elderly in the area.

I have included some of the concerns I have with this development below.
1. The proposal exceeds the intended scale of the R2 Low Density Residential Zone under the Northern Beaches LEP 2011. Its 21.5m height and bulk disregard Clause 4.3 Height of Buildings and the Housing SEPP 2021 design principles.

2. The site sits within mapped Coastal Environment and Coastal Vulnerability Areas under the Coastal SEPP 2018. Excavation over 11m deep poses flooding, groundwater, and structural risks.

3. The BASIX assessment barely meets minimum standards with little passive design or energy efficiency, contrary to Clause 3.6 of the Housing SEPP and Section B5 of the DCP.

4. No meaningful consultation was undertaken before lodgement, and the public exhibition period of only two weeks was unreasonably short.

5. The absence of an Independent Design Review Panel undermines confidence in the process. Approving this would set a dangerous precedent for large-scale overdevelopment along Narrabeen’s coastline.

6. Under section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, developments must demonstrate consistency with planning instruments and serve the public interest. This proposal offers no genuine community or environmental benefit and undermines the principles of sustainable coastal planning.

Request
I request that the Department refuse SSD-76220734, or alternatively require a full redesign that:
• Reduces height, bulk, and excavation depth;
• Improves sustainability and BASIX performance;
• Retains mature trees and expands deep-soil areas;
• Undergoes independent design review; and
• Is re-exhibited with proper community consultation and an extended timeframe.

I hope that you take these issues into consideration and will refuse this development, at least in its current state. This proposal is dangerous for Narrabeen, and will cause significant disruptions for local families, and even those who frequent the area in general.

Sincerely,
Kobe Edwards

I strongly object to the Indigo by Moran Seniors Living proposal as it stands. The 6 storey height is far too tall for our low-rise neighbourhood and will negatively impact traffic, parking, and the local character.
I urge the Department to reduce the building height to no more than 3 storeys and lower the overall density to better fit our community.
the development is too large for site and environment. To maintain the beauty and atmosphere of this beach side suburb. This is not specialised aged care living it is very expensive apartments for over 60's. Ocean street is already very busy and used as an alternative to already traffic choked Pittwater Road and would not cope with additional traffic
Take a stand and say no to this development as proposed, once the atmosphere of an area its gone its gone forever - please consider sudmissions requesting we say no to this application and scale it back
Regards
Wendie Brealey

Completely inappropriate for the area and exceeded well above a suitable height for the local area. MORE over 55s buildings that benefit the older generations and push the younger generations out of the northern beaches housing market. Absolutely horrible proposal for the area that will eradicate any natural light to surrounding properties and will loom heavy over Narrabeen.

My Name is Ben Short, I am the chairman of the North Narrabeen National Surfing reserve, I have lived on Ocean St for 42 years of my life and have watched it change and adapt during that time. The area has become extremely gentrified, and now there are barely any children living on the Narrabeen Peninsula due to the lack of affordable housing. This was quite apparent at this years halloween, with the normally vibrant Lisle street having barely any children trick or treating compared to previous years. Schools in the area are also seeing dwindling numbers in enrolments as young families are priced out of the area.

When the development was originally announced, I had thought this could be great, the developer could build some aged care and some affordable housing, but it seems they didn't get the memo and are building something that no one is asking for or wants for that matter.

Narrabeen used to be a young vibrant community, it is now an old wealthy community and this is not a good thing. If there are no children or young people, who will work in the shops, who will look after the elderly?

This development could be taken as an opportunity to provide some affordable housing mixed in with some over 60's housing, as well aged care beds.

The main issues with the proposed development -


* There has been no community consultation for this development.
* The current proposed height is 70% above what is allowed.
* The development overshadows neighbouring properties.
* The development being set on the boundaries dwarfs neighbouring properties, particularly on the South & West sides which will lose their winter sun, adding to heating costs and increasing chance of mould etc.
* Traffic issues - it is already extremely difficult to park on ocean st and surrounds, this will add at least 150 extra cars to the area making the parking situation much worse.
* Increased traffic, during busy times it is impossible to cross ocean street due to the traffic, this will get worse with the addition of up to 150 extra cars.
* Sewerage, has analysis been done to see the impacts of the additional sewerage from these new developements.
* Builders accessing site, and materials being delivered, for a site of this magnitude how will the workers and materials be delivered to the site on what are quite small, busy streets. This will greatly disrupt traffic on Ocean St for the duration of the build.
* The development contains no affordable housing options and is purely focussed on "Luxury dwellings".

This is totally out of place for the location. The beach will not get sun and houses around the site will be severely impacted. Six storeys is ridiculous!!! Units are fine but keep them to 3 storeys.

Why do developers want to take away from the local low rise of Narrabeen Peninsular along Ocean Street and the surrounding streets. Wasn’t this development originally meant to be three stores? Now it’s become a six-story 4 building eyesore development with 149 apartments — which would easily bring at least 200 cars to the area. That’s a serious safety hazard for Lagoon Street and the surrounding streets for local residents. Will there be community infrastructure to deal with this?
With every tree being removed, I hope there’s a commitment to replant 2 trees for 1 being removed. So much for privacy. Will this four-building structure be built right on the boundary lines? I’ll now be leaving my home only to face a wall of brick across the road.
This development doesn’t align with the local character of Ocean Street or the surrounding neighborhood. It feels like sheer development greed with no benefit for the community.

I wish to formally lodge an objection to the proposed development at 156–164 Ocean Street, Narrabeen. My concerns relate to the Visual Impact, Building Height, Traffic and Parking, Tree Removal, Flood Risk, and, in particular, the pricing of the proposed senior units, which is inconsistent with the financial capacity of the majority of the local community. To better align with the surrounding built environment and maintain the character of the area, the proposed development should be reduced by two to three levels, allowing it to sit more comfortably within the streetscape and avoid becoming visually and socially polarising to the local community.