I am making this submission as a concerned community member. I have lived in Katoomba since 2008. The proposed development at Narrow Neck Road is totally inappropriate. It does not conform to the environmental protection's of the local LEP. The environmental degradation and storm water runoffs will impact on a fragile environment. There is very limited infrastructure for the volume of traffic which will be generated usually two cars per dwelling. There are no buses. This fragile bush does not need an urban development in it and there is a huge bushfire risk as was witnessed during the 2019-20 bush fires which impacted Katoomba and the Cliff Drive community. . Katoomba town has many derelict , uninhabited buildings. With thoughtful inspired planning could be utilised for housing. There are empty restaurants . Yeoman’s bridge is a gridlock most days and even worse during the holidays. I believe the proposal for Narrow Neck Road is totally unacceptable in a World Heritage Area.

Hello. I was not notified about this project by NSW Planning. It was brought to my attention by Blue Mountains City Council.
I have serious concerns with the proposed development, namely
- The proposal will be greater in height and scale than any existing in the Blue Mountains.
- The site is outside of the Katoomba town centre and thus will have limited access to services and public transport.
- The site is in a highly bush fire prone area and on a road with bush fire fire evacuation issues.
- The site is near the edge of the escarpment and World Heritage Area.
- The site will be visible from all vantage points within Katoomba.
- The site will overshadow nearby residents.
- The site is located at the top of the Katoomba Creek Falls catchment, with the potential for significant impact on the downstream
environment.
With these concerns, I object strongly to the development.
Regards - Paul Holz

The proposed development is dramatically out of character with the area and violates many aspects of the local plan.
For those who are familiar with the site and the area, the proposal is:
* Too large and bulky for the site and will dominate the area.
* Unysmpathetic to the World Heritage status of the Blue Mountains
* Placing high density living in an area that is at high risk to be affected by extreme bushfire as it is elevated above escarpments.
* Altering and intensifying water runnoff into Katoomba Creek.
* Removing a significant amount of native vegetation that provides habitat for native fauna and the amenity highly valued by existing residents and visiting tourists.
* Increasing the vehicular movements in an aera that is already under stress.
This proposal does not fit the BMCC's planning regulations nor its principles that have been developed with considerable community and scientific consultation. It should not procede.
Please assess this proposal taking into account local expertise, knowledge and values.
Sincerely.
Jennifer Smith

I object to the building proposal, Application No SSD86456706. It is an overdevelopment and a dangerous president of the site in a severe bushfire prone area. Please see attachment.

This project is a gross over development that is in now ways in keeping with the area but better suited to the inner city. I recognise the need for development but not at the expense of the heritage, water supply and safety of residents. The height and density of this project which looking at the plans will be only a couple of meters apart per building and double the zoned height, will tower and crowd out everything around it. It will be visible throughout the heritage listed national park, and ruining the serenity of one of Australia’s largest tourist destinations. The destruction of vegetation to make this possible, will not be replaced in site with only a couple of pine trees remaining.

There are serious concerns about bushfire in the area and with zero development proposed for local roads will create a bottle neck for those trying to escape.

I also endorse all the reasons put forward by local council about the merits of this project and recommend it gets rejected outright until a more suitable development is proposed.

Please see my objections to this proposed development in the attached PDF.

I oppose the proposed development at 142-150 Narrow Neck Rd, Katoomba and the use of the Housing Delivery Authority pathway in the Blue Mountains for the following reasons:
The Blue Mountains is a world heritage listed wilderness area that would be impacted aesthetically and environmentally if large scale developments like this are allowed. The development would be easily seen as it is on the edge of an escarpment and run off from the building and construction would effect the water systems here. It is adjacent to Blue Mountains swamps which are home to critically endangered species, like the Dwarf Mountain pine
It is a bushfire risk as it is on bushfire prone land with only one main evacuation risk
A one size fits all in the state housing development overrides the local environment plan which is based on local council and community input
It would put pressure on already stretched infrastructure like roads and sewer and detract from the distinctive character of the Katoomba township. Katooma is not a place for high-density, multi-storey developments and threatens the unique landscape and cultural identity of the area.
I STRONGLY OPPOSE the development and rezoning of this site to allow four storey developments which sets a precedent for further similar developments.
Kaiya Seaton 25/4/26

I wish to formally object to the proposed development at 142–150 Narrow Neck Road, Katoomba.
As a resident of Hazelbrook, 15min drive from Katoomba, I have serious concerns regarding traffic capacity and emergency evacuation. The surrounding road network is already under strain and is not designed to accommodate the significant increase in vehicle movements generated by a 218-unit development, combined with restaurant and gallery uses. This appears inconsistent with the objectives of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, which requires consideration of local infrastructure capacity and public safety.
The site is also located approximately 3 km from the nearest train station and 2.5 km from essential services, making the development heavily car-dependent. This conflicts with the principles of the Greater Sydney Region Plan, which promotes well-located, transit-oriented development that reduces reliance on private vehicles.
Critically, the Blue Mountains is a high bushfire risk area. Under Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019, developments must demonstrate safe and efficient evacuation. Given the limited road access and existing congestion, there is a substantial risk that evacuation routes would become blocked during an emergency, placing residents and the wider community at unacceptable risk.
For these reasons, I request that this proposal be refused.