The height of this project is totally unacceptable. Especially given that this proposed development is on top of a hill and occupies virtually an entire residential block. At 6 stories, on a hill, it has a commanding view into the yards of all residences within several blocks of it. The line of sight from the top 2-3 levels is unobstructed, invasive, and totally unfair for all exisiting residents on the peninsula. We are not objecting to the construction of new apartments- but the height is obscenely negatively impactful with zero consideration for anyone else in the area. 3 stories is by far more reasonable - and will significantly contain the negative impact.

It’s also unrealistic to have 1 car space per 2 bedroom apartment and 1.3per 3 bedroom apartment with only 7 visitor spots. There is no effictive public transport alternative- so it is reasonable to expect people will need far more car spaces than the miserly ratio listed above. As the area is bordered by water in both sides, the already choked street parking within the area will be put under unrealistic pressure. It is a predominantly apartment filled area. The existing residents do not have a choice or alternative to park anywhere else. It will turn this zone into a disaster to park.

The land is also a delicate environmental ecosystem. All stormwater and road runoff goes directly in to the ocean. Hundreds of extra residences and car movements will all flow directly into the lagoon and ocean.

Again, go ahead. But the height proposed is ridiculous. It is twice as big as the environnement can handle, it’s twice as high as reasonable and the allocated car spaces are only enough to accommodate 50% of the planned apartments.

It’s a pure greed development - with no consideration for the existing residents, the environment or for the apartment owners post sale.

The idea of a 6 story 149 unit over development is completely ridiculous for the area and locale.
It’s wildly disproportionate to the surrounding area. Will create hundreds of excess cars and congestion in quiet streets. The damage to wildlife, local community, environment and erosion risk make the scale of this build completely untenable. Please don’t allow this overdevelopment to occur and ruin an area that doesn't need it.

I am in favour of providing affordable housing for our aging population but this development is out of character for the area. 6 stories will be out of place and is 2 stories higher than current heights and sets a precedence for overcrowding in the area. The impact of traffic increase on Ocean Street and surrounding streets will be excessive. The 3 level basement parking, although welcome, will be subject to local flooding. I am also concerned by the loss of established trees from the site.
A smaller, maximum 4 story building with appropriate parking, that complements the look of the local area would be more appropriate and welcomed.

Secretary, DPHI, Objection to SSD-76220734
Dear Sir,
I live in Octavia Street, one block away from the proposed development at Ocean Street.
Firstly, I am not totally objecting to the proposal to rebuild what was WGTaylor Retirement Village. It was a valuable part of the community and frequently we spoke to residents who were on their walkers/in chairs or walking around the area. I have no objection to Seniors Living accomodation - in fact I have reached the age now to be eligible!
My serious objection is the enormous size of the 5/6 story proposal. I am also aware that there needs to be more housing everywhere and would be happy if the proposal was to update and/or rebuild 2 or even 3 stories - in keeping with the local area properties. As it is for over 60s, it will not solve the problem of unaffordability for locals anyway. With prices starting at 3 million, it will not even help by people selling their local flats to move there as it will be overpriced for most people.
Whilst we all have to be open to more development, it must reasonable to the local area. If this was an area with several 5/6+ story buildings, it would be appropriate. I wouldn't be particularly happy, but could accept it. We are not the Gold Coast in Narrabeen! This proposal will tower over everything nearby. I went to Mona Vale yesterday and saw how a 4 story building dominates the other buildings that are 2/3 stories high.
Direct and indirect sunlight will be affected to all properties within the shade area - those on Lagoon Street will miss the morning sun and those on Ocean Street will lose the evening sun. 5/6 stories will stick out from a distance and whatever the architects may try to do, it will most likely be unattractive to the peninsular, and indeed, to people a long way away from the development, from Collaroy to Mona Vale on the flat and Elanora/Collaroy Plateau on the hills.
The proposal has a totally inadequate number of car spaces in an area which is already struggling to cope with parked cars. In fact, if/when they start building whatever is approved, I cannot see where 100s of workers will be able to park during construction. They will probably need to be bussed in - causing a park and ride situation somewhere.
Recently, the Northern Beaches Council has announced that they will be reducing the speed limit to 40km/hr due to traffic concerns in this area. Having 100+ more cars parked/driving off is going to add to the problem. There are a lot of people who visit Narrabeen beach in this section - Christmas/New Year/weekend the beach is full.
As this is a fairly narrow band of land between Ocean and Narrabeen lake, I have concerns about excavating 3 stories down for a car park. Whilst I am not an engineer or architect, it seems that going down that far (probably beneath the water line in predominantly sand is not a good idea. Some of the larger blocks on the beach at Narrabeen/Collaroy have had problems with sinking structures I seem to recall a few years ago.
There is also the environmental aspect, particularly for birds - there are several different types who live nearby. I believe that many trees will be removed, causing birds and wildlife to lose their habitat.
Narrabeen Man - the oldest Aboriginal skeleton was found at Octavia Street/Ocean Street, just over the road. There may well be other Aboriginal artifacts that should be left alone. Deep excavation may impact these.
My wife attended a meeting at the site. There was little feeling for local residents and its impact - more on sales of flats!
The 14 days to object is woefully insufficient. Some people may be on holidays and unaware. Once I submit this, there may well be other factors that I hadn't considered and it is all seems very rushed. I went out this morning with a camera to see what the parking situation was and the photographs are on an attachment. You can see a 3 story block of flats but nothing higher. This was a random time to check - and it is uaually like this. Where are the extra 100 cars going to go? Also, I took a photo of the present W.G.Taylor village and put it next to the plan or the new building more or less to scale and you can see how much it is dwarfed by the new plan.
I hope that you will consider these issues and any others which I have not thought about as there is huge community concern about this.
Jim Abraham

To: The Secretary, NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

Re: Objection to SSD-76220734 – Indigo by Moran, 156 Ocean Street Narrabeen
I am writing to formally object to the proposed State Significant Development (SSD-76220734) at 156 Ocean Street, Narrabeen – “Indigo by Moran.”
I reside in Emerald Street, Narrabeen, which is two streets north of the proposed development site. I have a direct and ongoing connection to the local area and use Ocean Street and Lagoon Street daily. The scale and nature of the proposed project will have significant and unacceptable impacts on the surrounding residential area, traffic network, and coastal environment.

My specific objections are outlined below under relevant planning considerations:
1. Incompatibility with Local Character and Planning Controls
The proposed six-storey (approximately 21m high) building is grossly inconsistent with the existing built form and low-scale coastal character of Narrabeen.
    •    The surrounding neighbourhood consists primarily of one- to three-storey residential buildings, small shops, and low-density dwellings that reflect the established coastal village setting.
    •    The proposal’s bulk, height and density are inconsistent with the Northern Beaches Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP) objectives for this area, which seek to maintain a low-rise coastal environment.
    •    The design does not appropriately transition in scale to surrounding properties, causing visual dominance and an intrusive built form
    •    The development would fundamentally alter the character of the Narrabeen peninsula and set a precedent for future high-rise developments along the coastline, undermining long-term strategic planning objectives.
2. Unsuitability of Site and Environmental Impacts
The site is unsuitable for a development of this scale given its coastal location, flood risk, and proximity to both the lagoon and the beach.
    •    The proposed footprint and excavation are likely to impact natural drainage and groundwater conditions, increasing flood and erosion risks.
    •    The scale of the structure will lead to significant overshadowing of nearby properties and public spaces.
    •    Reflectivity and bulk of the façade may impact the visual amenity of the coastline and public domain, contrary to the objectives of the Coastal Management Act 2016.
3. Traffic, Parking and Accessibility Impacts
Traffic and parking impacts have been underestimated and will directly affect residents of Lagoon Street, Ocean Street, Octavia Street and Loftus Street.
    •    Only 178 on-site parking spaces are proposed for 149 units and staff, which is inadequate for residents, visitors, and service vehicles.
    •    Overflow parking will inevitably occur on surrounding streets, further congesting already limited residential parking in Lagoon Street and neighbouring areas.
    •    Additional vehicle movements generated by residents, deliveries, and support services will increase traffic volume and congestion on the narrow and constrained local road network.
    •    This will exacerbate existing pedestrian safety risks, particularly for children and beachgoers who frequently use Ocean and Lagoon Streets.
The proposal does not adequately address clause 101 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021, which requires developments to demonstrate acceptable traffic and transport impacts.
4. Failure to Meet Seniors Housing Planning Principles
While the proposal is lodged as “seniors housing,” it functions more as a high-end luxury apartment complex than a genuinely accessible or inclusive seniors living development.
    •    Only 10 assisted-living beds are provided, which fails to meet the intent of Clause 33(2)(b) of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004.
    •    The pricing and configuration of apartments are inconsistent with providing genuine housing diversity or affordability for older residents in the community.
This indicates the proposal does not align with the strategic intent of seniors housing policy and instead represents a commercial overdevelopment.
Conclusion
For the reasons outlined above, the proposed development is inappropriate in height, scale, and intensity for its location and fails to satisfy key planning objectives relating to character, environmental protection, traffic safety, and genuine seniors housing provision.

I respectfully request that the Department refuse SSD-76220734 – Indigo by Moran, 156 Ocean Street Narrabeen, or require significant reduction in height, density, and site coverage to ensure compatibility with the surrounding community and environment.

Narrabeen is not an area in which a six-story building should be put up.

The size of this project is outrageous. 5-6 stories high would totally ruin the area, the height would be taller than the Norfolk pines that line the streets and beaches and would tower over the existing surrounding buildings. The parking supplied by the development is inadequate for the 149 apartments plus the 10 residential care beds. Only 7 visitor parking spots for this large development is also inadequate. That would put a large number of people parking on the streets in an already very busy area with no parking available. Narrabeen has become a botleneck with Pittwater Rd at a stand still on weekends which forces cars along Ocean st, this development would add to that congestion. I understand progress and development but this needs more parking and height limit 3-4 stories.

I object as a 6 storey building in Narrabeen will destroy the suburb and make living in the area and on Lagoon street so much harder. The parking will become impossible and shoving that amount of people into residential area is incredibly unfair to the people that live there