This project is not inline with the Narrabeen infrastructure. It will destroy its beauty and value

Objection based on the height of the building exceeding 3 stories. This building will dominate the area and does not fit in with the current lifestyle. The added vehicles from this development onto the already stretched infrastructure such as roads and parking far exceeds any benefit the 6 story building would bring to the community.

Traffic and parking are already a huge problem along Ocean Street. Ocean Street can not accommodate such a large scale development.

This development is completely out of character and far too large scale for this area. The development in the surrounding area is 2-3 storeys and already the roads are clogged and there is limited parking in this beachside suburb especially during the summer months. Recently the local council submitted plans to limit traffic flow and implement a number of one way streets to help ease traffic flow so this added enormous development will greatly impact local residents. There is not enough parking for the proposed number of units. The impact of light availability on surrounding properties will be extremely detrimental to existing local residents as well. Overall the size of this proposal is totally out of proportion and will negatively impact the amenity of the local area. What the state government fails to see is that the Northern Beaches local council area is a limited geographical area with only three main roads in and out - one of which continually floods and is closed. Emergency access is already limited and public transport insufficient to support the proposed population increase the state government is forcing on this area.
I strongly object to a development of this size in this area.

Narrabeen was never part of the 9 projects that had increased heights. 6 storeys will impact traffic and overall feel of Narrabeen as a whole.
149 units is a lot and we weren’t asked and consulted if we wanted this to happen. This is only going to disturb the neighbours with the sole purpose of greed.

Completely blocks the sun for the whole of Loftus Street and should be illegal. You should not and can not take away residents northerly sun. Narrabeen does not need a 6 story unit block, that is absolutely outrageous. We do not have the infrastructure to withhold that many more people in narrabeen and completely disregards the livelihood of the residents on Narrabeen. Absolutely opposed against this and it should not go ahead

I’m writing to raise serious concerns about the Indigo by Moran development at 156 Ocean Street, Narrabeen. The new structure has completely blocked sunlight to my sister-in-law’s home, as well as to much of the surrounding street.

This kind of large-scale, high-density build is not what Narrabeen needs. Our area has always been defined by its natural light, ocean breeze, and sense of openness — all of which are being overshadowed, quite literally, by this development. The building’s scale and positioning are totally out of step with the character of the neighbourhood, impacting residents’ access to sunlight, privacy, and overall quality of life.

Local homeowners and families deserve to have their environment respected, not compromised for the sake of overdevelopment. I urge council and the developers to take accountability for the impact this has had — and to reconsider the precedent it sets for the Northern Beaches community.

Narrabeen deserves better planning, better design sensitivity, and a stronger voice for its residents.

I strongly object to the Indigo by Moran Seniors Living proposal as it stands. The 5–6 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 2–3 storeys and lower the overall density to better fit our community.
Narrabeen was assessed in 2024 and did not meet the Department of Planning’s own criteria for mid and high rise development. Therefore Narrabeen was not one of the 10 areas identified for mid and high rise development on the Northern Peninsula. What has changed in the last 10 months?

6 stories is not what Narrabeen community want, there is no other building of this size. The streets are not suitable for a building this big and the traffic will increase dramatically. Narrabeen does not want high rise buildings in our neighbourhood

Dear Secretary,

I am writing to formally oppose the proposed development at 156 Ocean Street, Narrabeen (SSD-76220734) by Indigo by Moran. As a concerned Northern Beaches resident and active community member, I strongly object to this proposal on the grounds that it represents overdevelopment, lacks local benefit, and poses significant environmental, visual, and safety impacts to our beautiful coastal community.





1. Excessive Height and Overdevelopment





The proposed six-storey, 149-apartment complex is completely out of character with the surrounding Narrabeen area, which is zoned R3 with a height limit of 8.5 metres. At 21.5 metres, this development more than doubles the existing height controls, setting a dangerous precedent for future high-density projects along our low-rise coastal strip. Narrabeen has always maintained a strong village feel and locals wish to preserve this unique identity. The size of development is much better suited to a Pittwater Road site, away from the low rise feel of Ocean Avenue.





2. Lack of Local Benefit





This proposal offers no affordable housing or community benefit. It is a private luxury retirement development targeting the cashed up over-60s market. Such exclusivity contributes nothing to local housing diversity or affordability and excludes the broader Narrabeen community. I understand housing is priority for State Significant Developments but this is not an appropriate scale for the area. I strongly oppose the idea that development of this size will bring any benefit to our street.





3. Traffic and Safety Hazards





The addition of 300+ vehicles entering and exiting via Lagoon Street will worsen already congested local roads and reduce safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and nearby residents. I regularly drive these roads as a local resident and parking is already a large problem around these streets. The area around Ocean, Lagoon, Loftus, and Octavia Streets is already under significant traffic strain. I often have to circle the block many times in order to find a park.





4. Visual Intrusion and Overshadowing





The bulk and scale of the development will overshadow neighbouring homes, surely the houses on Loftus street will be hugely impacted by the 21.5m height and have significant loss of sunshine. The size of this building will visually dominate the local skyline. Nothing in Narrabeen is of this size and it will not fit in with the causal local feel of this area. This intrusive form will erode the coastal character that defines Narrabeen and detract from the amenity of existing residents.





5. Environmental and Coastal Risks





The proposed site sits within a flood and coastal erosion zone, making it unsuitable for such a dense and tall structure. The deep excavation (11.5 metres below ground level) and coastal proximity pose serious risks to the local water table and stability of the dune system.





6. Destruction of Native Trees and Wildlife Habitat





The removal of mature native pine trees and other coastal vegetation will destroy habitat for local wildlife, including sea eagles, kookaburras, and native bird species, as well as eliminate the natural screening that provides aesthetic and environmental value.





7. Insufficient Community Consultation





Local residents were not adequately consulted in the planning or design stages of this proposal. The notification period was shortened from 28 days to 14 days. A development of this scale, should have to oblige by the standard rules in place and not use loopholes to duck and weave from what is standard practice. If they really wanted to know how the community felt- give us the standard time to respond. The community feels blindsided and excluded from meaningful participation in decisions that directly affect our neighbourhood’s character, safety, and environment.





8. Precedent for Future Overdevelopment





Allowing this proposal to proceed would open the door to further high-density, high-rise development across the Northern Beaches Peninsula, irreversibly changing the character of Narrabeen and threatening its fragile coastal balance. We need to protect Narrabeen and fight the overdevelopment. Our area has charm & we intend to keep it that way for generations to come. Change and development we accept, but not of this scale.





For all of the reasons outlined above, I respectfully urge the Department to reject or significantly scale down this proposal so that it aligns with the existing planning controls, local character, and environmental constraints of Narrabeen.



Thank you for considering the concerns of local residents who are deeply invested in protecting our coastal community.

Thank you again, for your time in reading my submission,

Brett Raphael
Northern Beaches Resident