Narrabeen is not Dee Why. Approving this application sets a concerning precedent that similar changes can continue across our area. The extremely short window provided for community feedback appears questionable and undermines fair consultation. I do not support this application.

I don’t want this built because I want to keep my suburb normal and not developed like Dee why

Submission for Indigo By Moran - 156 Ocean Street Narrabeen

I am writing to formally object to the proposed Indigo By Moran development at 156 Ocean Street, Narrabeen. While I support responsible and sustainable development in our community, this proposal raises serious concerns relating to traffic congestion, construction impacts, building height, and community wellbeing and safety. I also have serious concerns regarding the accuracy of the Traffic Impact Statement (TIS) and hence the traffic congestion and safety risks during construction.
In more detail, my concerns are as follows:
1. Inaccuracies and Omissions in the Traffic Impact Statement (TIS)
The Traffic Impact Statement submitted as part of the development application contains several critical inaccuracies and omissions which render its conclusions unreliable:
1.1 Section 4.2 – Incorrect Description of Wakehurst Parkway
The TIS incorrectly states that Wakehurst Parkway has two lanes in each direction. This is incorrect—Wakehurst Parkway is one lane in each direction for most of its length. The addition of vehicles generated by the proposed development will further exacerbate congestion on this already constrained road, particularly during peak hours and weekends when Narrabeen experiences heavy through-traffic.
1.2 Section 4.5.1 – Incorrect Speed Limit Data
The TIS states that the speed limit on Ocean Street and other local streets is 40 km/h, which is incorrect. The posted speed limit is 50 km/h, and this error undermines the validity of the TIS’s traffic flow and safety assessments.
1.3 Section 4.7 – Failure to Consider Ocean Street Traffic Volumes
The TIS fails to include traffic volume data for Ocean Street, despite Ocean Street being the primary access route for both construction vehicles and future residents. This is a major omission, particularly as Ocean Street already functions as a bypass route (“rat run”) for Pittwater Road, carrying significant existing traffic volumes.
Furthermore, the data used for other roads is more than three years old and does not reflect current conditions, meaning the TIS underestimates existing congestion and the cumulative impact of the proposed development.
1.4 Section 8.2.3 – Unsafe Construction Vehicle Route on Ocean Street
The TIS proposes that construction vehicle access will be via Ocean Street, which is highly inappropriate and unsafe. Ocean Street is a narrow single-lane road with an adjacent bike lane that is frequently occupied by parked vehicles. Heavy trucks will need to give way to oncoming traffic when entering or exiting the site, leading to traffic build-up, unsafe overtaking, and potential conflicts with cyclists and pedestrians.

Ocean Street should not be used for construction access, and the TIS should be amended to identify a safer and less disruptive alternative route.
2. Traffic Congestion and Safety during Construction
Ocean Street and the surrounding Narrabeen area already experience significant traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours and weekends when visitors access the beach and lagoon. The proposed development will exacerbate these issues during the lengthy construction period due to:
• Increased movement of heavy vehicles, delivery trucks, and construction machinery.
• Reduced street parking and narrowed traffic lanes.
• Safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists, including school children and elderly residents.
The traffic management plan must be scrutinised carefully to ensure public safety. There appears to be no sufficient mitigation strategy presented to minimise these impacts on local residents.
3. Excessive Building Height and Inconsistent Scale
The proposed building height of six (6) levels is three levels higher than most surrounding residential buildings, which are predominantly low-rise structures of two to three storeys. This excessive height:
• Disrupts the established coastal village character of Narrabeen.
• Creates overshadowing of nearby properties and public spaces.
• Reduces privacy for adjacent residents.
• Sets a concerning precedent for overdevelopment in this sensitive coastal zone.
The project is clearly inconsistent with the existing local planning controls and desired future character of the area.
4. Impacts on Social Welfare and Community Wellbeing
The cumulative effects of construction disturbance, increased traffic, and a dominating six-storey structure will have long-term social consequences, including:
• Increased noise, dust, and disruption for residents, particularly vulnerable populations such as seniors and families with young children.
• Diminished public amenity and open space due to overshadowing and increased congestion.
• Potential strain on local infrastructure and emergency access routes.
The wellbeing and safety of existing residents should take precedence over private commercial gain.
 
Conclusion
For the reasons outlined above, I strongly object to the Indigo By Moran development at 156 Ocean Street in its current form, particularly that Ocean Street should not be used for construction access, and the TIS should be amended to identify a safer and less disruptive alternative route.
I urge the Council and relevant planning authorities to reject the proposal or require significant amendments to reduce building height, limit construction impacts, and ensure that the project aligns with the community character and safety standards of Narrabeen.
Thank you for considering my objection. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this submission and notification of any future hearings or revisions to the proposal.
Yours sincerely,

This is the fifth attempt to make comment. Your systems have failed multiple times. Indeed, neighbours have experienced the same failings. Many have given up trying to make comments, hence the community feedback you receive is understated due to system failures. Writing on my phone as can't login via PC.

I object to the project.

One. Far too high. Should be limited to three levels.
Two. Not enough open space and built to the boundary, conjures Soviet, brutalist architecture at its worst!
Three. Completely out of character of surrounds. Narrabeen is not a built up area. This is a very built up project that will tower over the beachside Ocean street. I don't see built up developments planned for the Botanical Gardens, therefore, why should Narrabeen suffer. If approved, the precedent will result in many similar projects. Narrabeen will be a beach ghetto.
Four. Traffic. Ocean Street is busy. Crossing can take many minutes. Frequent traffic jams occur. A development of this size will excasberate traffic congestion

I own the residence of 161 Ocean Street. I am also concerned by the loss of privacy as this overly high development will enable viewing into my front, mid and rear yard. If the development were two to three levels high, privacy would not be lost.

This development will directly impact our family. The infrastructure around narrabeen especially Ocean St and Lagoon St and surrounding streets struggles at present with the infrastructure. This will put a huge burden on our neighbourhood. Parking is already difficult. The traffic is increasing each year and some days it’s difficult to drive off the peninsula with heavy traffic. This will only make it worse.
This being said we live Narrabeen and love it. To think of such a huge development in our neighbourhood is really disappointing. It really will ruin the community feel we have. We don’t want to start having high rise on our beach front. That’s what makes narrabeen so special.

This area is over populated and it is hard enough already to navigate and park your vehicle without an extra 100+ units of people here.

I am objecting to the proposal,
1. The height is not what is required in the planning rules. It is higher than regulation and the surrounding area.
2. Bulk and scale is way above what is allowed to any other land owner in that area, I am currently building in that area and was not allowed certain items on a 2 storey building as the bulk and scale of it did not meet surrounding buildings
3. Shadowing effects neighbouring properties and does not provide the required sunlight as per regulations
4. Of the 149 units only about 10 are provided for aged care? How can this be built using aged care guidelines and preferences?
5. Car parking and street parking - Council has already expressed urgent action is need for car parking around that area recently and had done reports that state car parking was already an issue? There are definately not enough car spots for the 2 and 3 bedroom units that they are building with I believe only 7 visitor spots?
6. Building does not fit with the local character of the area, this area was not approved in the new LMR guide. Narrabeen was not fit to be able to handle developments of this size, so was not approved by the State Govt in the recent legislation just implemented. So how is this proposal been submitted when the State Govt has already rejected LMR developments of this nature?

This development is breaking height restrictions and sets a precedent for future high development in the area to be passed through which is not what the community and area needs! There has been no community consultation!

The scale of the project will deface Narrabeen ocean st.
Narrabeen has managed to retain a village essence but allowing this monstrosity, we are opening the gate to more projects on this scale, therefore killing the value of the town.