Secretary, DPHI, and reference the project clearly: Objection to SSD-76220734 – 156 Ocean Street Narrabeen.
I live on Wellington St (near Ocean St.) Narrabeen, only a few streets down from this proposed development on Ocean St. Myself and my family regularly use Ocean St as a main route in and out of the area. This development is a major overdevelopment for the area, creating substantial additional traffic on streets that are already overused due to congestion on other roads. As well as causing extensive traffic difficulties it is a real danger to kids and other pedestrians who use this road as a key access point to the beach. Parking is already a major issue in the area and this will increase that proble dramatically. Finally, the actual size of this proposed development is out of character for developments within the Narrabeen area.
I request that the State Department of Planning do not allow such development in this area.

High rise apartments do not belong in Narrabeen. If one goes up, it is inevitable that more will and we will end up like Dee why. There are already issues with street parking and congestion on ocean street.

Submission attached objecting to the design of the development

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This development is too big for our suburban area of Narrabeen. There are no other buildings of this height and size anywhere in Narrabeen. The traffic on Ocean St ( which is already busy) will be escalated with a development of this size. Another factor is the shade from this building affecting premises around and near to it.

Subject: Objection to Proposed Six-Storey Development in Narrabeen

I am writing to formally object to the proposed six-storey development in Narrabeen.

1. Height and Scale

The proposed height is inconsistent with the existing built form and character of the surrounding area. Narrabeen’s village atmosphere and low-rise profile—predominantly two to four storeys—are central to its identity. A six-storey structure would dominate the streetscape, overshadow neighbouring properties, and set an undesirable precedent for future overdevelopment.

2. Traffic and Parking Impacts

The proposed development will significantly increase traffic congestion on Ocean and Lagoon st, which already experience heavy volumes, particularly during school hours and weekends. The local road network and available parking are not designed to accommodate the additional vehicles associated with a building of this density. This will reduce road safety and accessibility for residents, pedestrians, and cyclists.

3. Inconsistency with Local Planning Objectives

The development is not in line with the Northern Beaches Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP), which aim to preserve the coastal village character, protect view corridors, and ensure developments reflect the existing urban scale. The proposal exceeds the intended building envelope and undermines the planning intent for this precinct.

4. Community Impact

The scale and density of the proposal would change the character of the neighbourhood, increase noise and overshadowing, and detract from the amenity enjoyed by local residents.

Conclusion

I urge the Planning authority to refuse this development application or require significant amendments to 4 stories that bring it into alignment with the existing height limits, traffic capacity, and character of the Narrabeen area.

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