I am writing to formally object to the proposed development for ANZAC Village Seniors Housing, which is directly across the road from our property.
As a nearby resident, I have serious concerns regarding the scale, duration, and overall impact this development will have on the surrounding neighbourhood.
I am extremely concerned about the prospect of having to endure approximately 15 years of ongoing building works. Such an extended construction period will significantly affect the quality of life for surrounding residents through prolonged noise, dust, disruption, and general disturbance.
I am also concerned that the development will substantially increase local traffic congestion and worsen existing street parking issues. The surrounding streets are already under pressure, and the addition of a large number of residents and construction vehicles will create further strain on local infrastructure.
The proposed buildings are excessively tall and completely out of character with the existing streetscape. The scale and height of the development are inappropriate for the area and will become a major visual eyesore that dominates the neighbourhood.
In addition, the height and bulk of these buildings will create significant overshadowing impacts on neighbouring properties, including our own. Reduced sunlight and increased shadowing will negatively affect residential amenity, outdoor living areas, and the overall enjoyment of our property.
Another major concern is the safety risk associated with bushfire evacuation. The proposal appears to involve a large increase in residential density in an area potentially vulnerable to bushfire risk. I am concerned about how a mass evacuation of residents would occur safely and efficiently in the event of a bushfire emergency, particularly given the likely increase in traffic congestion and limited road access.
Overall, I believe this proposal represents an overdevelopment of the site and fails to appropriately consider the impacts on existing residents, neighbourhood character, infrastructure, safety, and amenity.
I respectfully request that the NSW Government seriously consider these concerns and reject the proposal in its current form.

I Object to this proposal in its present form. There are 3 glaring problems and inconsistencies which the proponents agents' spin does not alleviate: impacts on the environment, bushfire zone concerns and visual impact.
The EIS states the intent to remove 131 trees in Stage 1, including 8 hollow bearing ones, despite the acknowledged presence of listed as vulnerable species. This is completely unacceptable - not 'proposed works will not result in a significant impact to species or communities listed under the EPBC Act' - this should be referred to the Environment Minister, more so when the EIS states the intent is to remove 478 trees be removed in total with a canopy cover of 13,202 square metres.
How will that work in with current policies to reduce urban heat? With the loss of so much greenery in a place known for its creeks, what will hold it together. And how many more 'offset credits' will be allowed when so many species are now listed as vulnerable to extinction - including the species 'found' here - and a very incomplete list at that as well.
As the site is in a known bushfire zone, on a sharp and high ridge, and the proponents cannot legally remove the bush surrounding the site - how will you evacuate the increased population of seniors intended to be placed here? Where will they go?
The visual impact will be unacceptable - despite stating Stage 1 is just 5 storeys - it's pretty easy to count 6 storeys with the ground floor cafe included as part of that. The view towards the central coast from Palm Beach has been ruined by the white elephant edifice that was allowed there - a visual eyesore. Seeing as the Anzac Village is surrounded by a State Park (Narrabeen), it would be disappointing to see this approved and the encroachment on the greenery approved for profit. This place belongs to everyone, not just those who live here, and certainly not to those raising buildings by storeys to cash in on 'the view'.
Please require your SSD proponents to stick to the laws and rules all others are required to abide by.
This is unacceptable in its present form.

See attached letter.

Please find my objection attached for your review.

The development expansion for the ANZAC Village is too large for the area designated. The height level proposed far Exceeds the residential area that this village exists within. The proposed development would dwarf neighbouring residence, create massive increase in traffic and reduce and already limited Parking. This is a major overdevelopment for this site and would take away from the natural bush surrounds that exist. The proposed removal of 131 trees is highly detrimental to the native surrounds reducing coverage that provides shade and cooling properties for the area. This native destruction will not only impact the existing Anzac village but the surrounding areas. The proposed construction would bring massive traffic in the form of trucks, heavy building equipment and trade vehicles into an already congested residential area creating hazards for local families, children at the nearby schools, Early education centres and the existing residence of the Anzac Village. If this development application is approved, it paves the way for more high density residential proposals to be submitted by developers Which is out of character for the local area. This area has already seen a major increasing development with the council approval of over “55”housing developments over the past 10 years. These developments have caused numerous issues primarily with the lack of off street parking that is provided pushing higher numbers or of cars to park on residential streets that are not wide enough to cope with the increased traffic flow that these developments ultimately bring. The immediate streets surrounding the ANZAC village are already significant bus routes that provide transport to both the Anzac Village residence And the local community. By increasing vehicle parking Stop on these residential streets greatly inhibits bus access leading to safety concerns and accidents within the local community. I strongly Oppose this overdevelopment an urge New South Wales Department of planning housing and infrastructure to not approve this development in its current plan.