Before I start, the Major Projects site incorrectly states my address is in North Parramatta, despite multiple attempts to change it to Leura where I have lived for the last four years. I also lived in the Blue Mountains between 1982 and 1990.
There are many reasons why I consider this application inappropriate, almost too many to list here. These are my main objections:
1. The area is not zoned for the scale of this proposal for good reasons. It is far too large for an area that sits on the edge of a fragile and heritage ecosystem. It will swamp the other housing nearby, create blocked sight lines and shadows, and completely change the local environment.
2. The risk of bushfire is significant, especially as the climate changes. There are limited evacuation routes which already are insufficient for the population currently living in the area. Emergency response teams trying to get to fires would have difficulty accessing the area as people flee. In other words,this proposed high density accommodation threatens the safety and well being of people who already live there.
3. As noted above, the roads in the area are not built for the level of traffic this development would bring. They are narrow with blind corners and are difficult to navigate expecially in fog or rain, both of which occur frequently up here.
4. The Upper Mountains already struggles with reliable infrastructure such as power, water and sewerage. The scale of this proposal would have a significant impact on that. On top of that, the site is isurrounded by a UNESCO World Heritage park and is completely inappropriate both visually and in terms of potential destruction of habitat and beauty. The water runoff from a development like this would also contain pollutants which will destroy the nearby ecosystems and ultimately make their way into the water supply for Sydney.
The BMCC has spent years working hard in consultation with a variety of experts and with the people who live here to set up a Local Environment Plan under which this proposal could not proceed. Allowing this development flies in the face of all that work and expertise, and ignores the wishes of the people of the Blue Mountains who will have to live with the consequences of this awful proposal.

My submission is to oppose the proposed development at 142-150 Narrow Neck Road, Katoomba.

The proposal is for a comparatively large development when viewed in the context of the Blue Mountains LGA. The current zoning height limits would normally preclude this construction. Listing this as a major development flies in the face of those requirements and is clearly a method to dodge the Blue Mountains LEP.


The number of structures and their height would make this an eyesore in the area that is not in keeping with other local structures. It will considerably and permanently change the skyline as well as restricting views.

The dramatic increase in hard areas to the location will cause excessive and concentrated water run-off. This will change water flows to the Bue Mountains Swamps, being a Threatened Ecological Community. This poses a significant threat to this delicate environment and the various species it supports.

The addition of several hundred extra motor vehicles to the local roads will add to even greater traffic congestion. As the proposal is in bushfire prone land it also poses an increased risk life and safe passage during any emergency response of evacuation.

I have lived at my current address for over 24 years and previous Blue Mountains address for a further 5 years. I value the scenery and climate of the upper Blue Mountains. My family and I enjoy a great sense of community here. We value the topography and scenery of the area, and we value the unique nature of this environment.

This multi-story high density development is just not compatible with the cultural identity and scale of the Blue Mountains and should not be approved or constructed.

BMCS objects to Dev at 142-150 Narrow Neck Rd Katoomba

We are local residents living in Leura and consider the proposed development in this location to be extremely inappropriate for the following reasons:
• Totally out of context with the character of the area
• An unacceptable loss of amenity for the surrounding residential area
• The gross visual impact on both Katoomba and the nearby World Heritage Area
• The physical impact it would have on the local environment
• The lack of appropriate public transport for a development of this density, being 3km from Katoomba railway station.

In regard to the NSW Planning website, we noticed that when logging on, on 28 April 2026 and viewing this development, it stated that there were 8 days remaining for comment and further, when visiting the “view project on map” option, that the application tracker indicated that the project had been “withdrawn”. We found both these issues to be quite misleading and on enquiry to NSW Planning by phone, to be incorrect. We request that NSW Planning check that it has appropriately and correctly met its obligations.

Warwick and Noël Donnelly

I totally oppose the proposed development at 142 - 150 Narrow Neck Road, Katoomba. I also object to the use of the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) pathway in the Blue Mountains. More details in the attachment.

I had lived on Narrow Neck Road for 20years. It's sad to have lost the golf course as a public facility. It should be low population density in such national park area filled with bushland. Residential plan like this should be close to town centre if necessary. This development will destroy the nature of the area and increase risk of bush fire management.