I live in the street and the current traffic conditions are not only busy but are dangerous for the amount of families and children with the increased traffic flow.
This type of development is too high for the area and will detract from the current buildings
It should be no more than 3 levels high.

I have serious concerns about the lack of appropriate time frames for consulting the residents and the lack of detailed consideration of the environmental and psychological consequences of the project.

I do not want a 6-storey high rise to be built in our local area.

1. Overdevelopment and Excessive Height
The proposed building is out of character with the surrounding coastal neighbourhood, which primarily consists of low-rise dwellings. The scale and height of the development are excessive for the site and will dominate the streetscape, creating a precedent for further overdevelopment in Narrabeen.

2. Overshadowing and Loss of Privacy
Due to its height and bulk, the development will cast significant shadowing over neighbouring properties and open spaces, particularly during winter months. This will reduce natural light and negatively affect the amenity and privacy of nearby residents.

3. Insufficient Parking and Increased Traffic
Parking in the Narrabeen area is already extremely limited, particularly near Ocean Street and Pittwater Road. The proposed parking provisions are inadequate for both residents and visitors, and will inevitably result in further congestion, illegal parking, and safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists.

4. Strain on Local Infrastructure
The Northern Beaches region is already under pressure from increased population density, impacting local roads, public transport, and essential services. This development will add to that strain without sufficient infrastructure upgrades or planning to accommodate the additional residents.

5. Environmental and Community Impact
The site’s proximity to the beach and lagoon means careful consideration should be given to environmental impact, including stormwater management, erosion, and visual intrusion on the coastal landscape. The bulk and modern design of this proposal are not in keeping with the natural coastal character that defines Narrabeen.

Conclusion
For the reasons outlined above, I respectfully request that Council refuse this application in its current form. The development is inconsistent with the character, scale, and needs of the local area, and does not represent sustainable or community-focused planning.

Thank you for considering my submission

It's destroying the intrinsic character of the Northern Beaches, a character where the natural environment dominates the built.This is particularly the case once past Dee Why, where one can see the results of the slippery slope once projects such as 156 Ocean St Narrabeen are allowed to be built. The current Minns Labor Govt will be condemned by history as the initiators of a developer-led process by which the distinctive character of various Sydney locations were subsumed by a bog-standard, one-size-fits-all built design standard. Or lack of a standard. It doesn't help that the two main protagonists - Minns and Scully - are both from south of the Harbour, an area characterised by brick, concrete, and structural approaches which do not share the typical greenery, biodiversity, and treed slopes north of the Harbour. Have they even visited, particularly from Narrabeen north to Barrenjoey and west to Ingleside? The current Planning initiative is one where the goose that laid the golden egg is killed. It will be remembered forever as the Minns- Scully destruction of what makes Sydney attractive. Further, this development has zilch to do with affordable housing; that will occur only by public ownership, not private development.

I believe the locals are happy with the project to proceed but the size of the project is far too excessive. Three levels would be acceptable but SIX is just over the top. It is a busy area already and car parking is an issue. It would be wrong to push for the current development size to proceed with the impact on the local area.

Narrabeen is part of the world renowned Sydney’s Northern Beaches, famed not just for the beaches but the surrounding scenery clothed in trees and bush that define the skyline . It should remain so and not become “ The Gold Coast “ which over time it will inevitably morph into . Six storey buildings will become ten then twenty and beyond and the whole essence of the area will be lost for ever . Quite apart from the certainty of streets , where parking not just for the residents but all Sydneysiders who come to enjoy the beaches , will become constant traffic jams and no longer a joy for young families .
I strongly feel the decision to go beyond 3 storeys will in time be the beginning of destruction of the scenic heritage of Sydney in the years to come .
It must be worth saving lest the coast line becomes a never ending mass of skyscrapers where the only beneficiaries are the developers.
I desperately hope the decision will be to reject the proposal for 6 storeys of this development.

My Objections to this Project are stated in the attachment