The 6 storey structure is not consistent with the existing 2-3 storey buildings and recently approved buildings. The federal government has already recently approved areas in Sydney and the Northern Beaches for an uplift in height limits. These were areas with infrastructure transport and amenity that could sustain an increased population. The development targets the wealthy and does not adequately consider people on middle to low incomes.
The location is also susceptible to climate change, rising sea levels, and lake levels.
Existing properties with long standing views, solar paths will be impacted negatively in regard to over shadowing and property values.
In summary, developers should be proposing developments in areas that are aligned to the government housing strategy. Near transport hubs, major shopping centres and healthcare.
I do not think a 6 story dense development of this type suits or enhances the area.

I own an adjacent property which will be impacted by the development in its current form.
The current plan has too many storeys. The 5/6 story proposal sets a precedent for further high-rise development on Ocean Street.
The future environmental impact. Traffic on Ocean street is already excessive with little or no off-street parking. The current plans describe only “7 VISITOR SPACES for 149 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS AND 10 BED RESIDENTIAL CARE. This will prove to be wholly inadequate.
What is the impact on water displacement with proposed 3 level basement ?
Impact of noise, impact on the natural environment + light pollution + the shadow the building will cast on the adjacent units.
I think the whole project should be scaled back to a more realistic size which will be sympathetic to the area and take into account the impact on the locale.
My concern is that, given the description of the proposed plan [including such , arguably irrelevant and obsolete luxuries as a cinema and library] suggests that the developer is solely concerned with maximising profit with no concern for the impact on the local environment.
I appreciate the need to develop the site and the greater need for aged care facilities but this project is misplaced.
What the area needs is low impact, affordable housing, not luxury accommodation , out of reach for the average person , desgined by a company with likely little concern for the wider community.

I strongly object to the proposed 5/6-storey building being considered for construction in Narrabeen. This development is completely out of character with the existing neighbourhood, which is made up of low-rise homes and a long-established, close-knit community.

Building a high-rise complex in the middle of this area will:
• Erode the community feel and character that residents value and have built over decades. The charm of our suburb lies in its sense of space, greenery, and neighbourly connection — all of which will be compromised by a large multi-storey structure.
• Set a concerning precedent for future developments. Once one large complex is approved, it opens the door for more of the same, changing the fabric of the suburb permanently. We have all seen this happen in nearby areas such as Dee Why, which lost much of its local character after similar approvals.
• Increase traffic and parking pressure on roads that are already congested. The surrounding streets and infrastructure are not designed to handle the additional volume of cars, delivery vehicles, and visitors that a development of this size will bring.
• Put strain on local facilities and services, including schools, medical centres, parks, and public transport — all of which are already under pressure from population growth.
• Impact privacy and sunlight for nearby residents, as the height and bulk of a 5/6-storey building will overshadow neighbouring homes and reduce natural light.
• Alter the streetscape and visual appeal of the area, replacing open views and consistent low-rise architecture with an oversized, dominating structure.

Instead of introducing high-density housing, could council consider upgrading or redeveloping existing facilities within the current scale and character of the area? There are often more sustainable ways to rejuvenate a community without fundamentally changing its identity.

This suburb has thrived because of its cohesive design, livability, and sense of belonging. Approving this development risks losing what makes the area special in the first place.

Secretary, DPHI,
: Objection to SSD-76220734 – 156 Ocean Street Narrabeen.
I live approx. 1Km form the proposed development, the corner of Sydney & Arnott cres. Sydney Rd is a cintinuation of Ocean st. & they are joined togther by North Narrabeen bridge. I have lived here for over 40 years & have seen many mistakes of hurried development prosposals that are now costing this community dearly. I am a concerned resident that does not wish to see this unique & beautiful area destroyed any further.
Incompatibility & Unsuitability - The proposed development is 6 floors, 3 times the height of many of the family homes surrounding it. The development is less than 100 metres from the ocean & the 3 floor underground carpark will be below sea level! Please look at the mistakes of the past i.e. the Marquesas development of the 1970's just a little further south on Ocean st. with the communty having to fund seawalls & every year having to truck sand from Narrabeen Lagoon to replenish the beach

Traffic/Accessibility - Currently there is very little parking along Ocean st. & with the devlopment's 149 apartments & the very meagre visitor parking it offers the overflow could not be tolerated. Further to this Ocean St. is used by many familys & children.

I strongly object to this development proposal,
Mark Onorati

This will not help with housing affordability in our area and will detract from the local community. It is too large a building for too small of a target resident, it will disrupt parking.

I wish to lodge a formal objection to the proposed development at 156 Ocean Street Narrabeen. After reviewing the plans i have major concerns regarding the impact the development will have on the surrounding area.
Major areas of concern:
* excessive traffic in the area creating safety risks
* lack of parking in the development will put increased pressure on already limited parking in Ocean Street, Lagoon Street, Octavia Street, Loftus Street and all streets within 1km;
* lack of consideration for the environmental impacts of the development being so close to the ocean and Narrabeen Lake
* The scale and height of the development is inconsistent with the area and the existing streetscape
* Loss of privacy for houses in Loftus Street, Lagoon St & Octavia Stand Ocean St and I urge the council to require significant changes before considering approving this application.

I live at 49 Arnott Cresent Warriewood and this project is being built in my community and I use Ocean st almost every day either driving or walking.

This project conflicts with the local standards of the area and exeeds the permitted height set by council. The proposed highrise will block sunlight to neighbouring houses particularly those to the south in Loftus st whose backyards will now have this building towering over them and almost certainly block the winter sun from entering their homes. The overshadowing and loss of sunlight is unacceptable for the residents all around the project. The project will prematurely overshadow the beach in the afternoon.

Parking is a major issue in the area and there are not sufficient carspaces for the number of units nor appropriate visitor parking. There is unsufficient street parking , particularly in summer when the general public are trying to access the beach.

In summary the project is unsuitable for the area and any new developments should complement the local area and provide sunlight and views for all. Narrabeen is not part of the higher density areas allowed under the revised SEPP for medium density housing.

Please respect the local residents who will be adversely affected if this project is approved and bring the density and height back to the standards set in the LEP and DCP of Northern beaches council.

Regards

Vicki Stephenson

Leave our home alone do you have to ruin every single place on the beaches!

I do not support upsizing projects in Narrabeen

To whom it may concern,
I am firmly against the proposed six story over development, (SSD-76220734) of Narrabeen as it goes against the character of the street (Ocean St) and the general character of the suburb of Narrabeen.
I can remember many years ago, (late nineteen sixty's or early seventy's) a consortium of developers were proposing to build "The Gold Coast on the Northern beaches" with high-rise from Manly to Palm beach!
Fortunately this did not happen.
I can see this is a similar attempt to over develop not only Narrabeen but the Northern Beaches again though probably not to the same gross extent, however this is probably just the beginning...
It is well known that the Northern beaches is one of the most affluent parts of Australia, it is also well know that it is one of the worst managed with the council finding itself in deep financial troubles due to its utter incompetence!
This development seems to be a desperate attempt to dig themselves out of a hole of their own making, and to be truthful, one wonders what backroom deals might have been made to change the suburbs zoning to benefit this and future developers plans?
I am not against development, but it must be in keeping with the character and spirit of the suburb and it's environment, and this proposed project is defiantly not in the best interests of the residents of Narrabeen or the Northern beaches in general.
Yours Sincerely,
Robert Greenberg
0413996795