The structure is too tall and too large for the area. Surrounding streets are quiet and won’t cope with the extra traffic. The structure doesn’t suit the area at all.

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

Objection to SSD 156–164 Ocean Street, Narrabeen

Dear Mr Kobeissi,

I write as a local resident of Narrabeen to strongly object to the State Significant Development (SSD) proposed at 156–164 Ocean Street, Narrabeen. My key concerns are outlined below.

1. Contravention of Clause 4.3 – Height of Buildings and Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
The proposal seeks to exceed the 8.5 m height limit under Clause 4.3 of the Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2011 by proposing a building height of 21.1 m, representing a 12.6 m breach of the LEP standard. This is a completely unjustified departure from planning requirements. The 3.8 m bonus under Clause 87 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (Housing SEPP) is intended for minor rooftop elements, not an additional full storey. At most, the building should be limited to 2-3 storeys (which would still be a breach)- this proposal seeks well more than double that at 6 storeys. This represents a clear breach of a fundamental object of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, which seeks to promote the orderly use and development of land.

2. False and misleading information on Architectural plans - Re-exhibition required
The plans prepared by MDP Architecture incorrectly depict a 13.3 m height plane as the applicable maximum height. This is factually incorrect and misleading for both the consent authority and more importantly the public (who are likely not aware of this error). Accordingly, re-exhibition of amended plans is necessary.

3. Failure to address View Loss according to Planning Principles
The View Loss Study by Visual Ideas (dated 7 July 2025) fails to apply the four-step assessment established in Tenacity Consulting v Warringah Council [2004]. No view-loss assessment has been undertaken from any of the affected residential properties along Ocean Street or Lagoon Street, which will experience a loss of water views to Narrabeen Lagoon, Narrabeen Beach, Long Reef and Narrabeen Headland. This omission fails to demonstrate that the proposal achieves a “reasonable sharing of views”, as required by case law.

4. Inconsistency with the Local Character of the Narrabeen Peninsula
The proposal is clearly out of character with the surrounding built form, which is predominantly 1-2 storey dwellings and townhouses, with a small number of 3 storey buildings. The proposed 6 storey building would be visually dominant, incongruous, and detrimental to the established and desired future character of Narrabeen. In Project Venture Developments v Pittwater Council [2005], the Court held that even where a development complies numerically with planning controls, it may still be refused if it is inconsistent with the prevailing character of the area. In this case, the development fails both numerically and contextually and should be refused on that basis alone.

5. Narrabeen is not an LMR Housing Area
The site is not identified as a Low and Mid-Rise (LMR) Housing Area under Chapter 6 of the Housing SEPP, despite 9 other suitable town centres within the Northern Beaches LGA being identified for such growth the NSW Government. This demonstrates a deliberate planning decision by the NSW Government not to apply increased density and height in Narrabeen, as it is not a strategic centre and has several hazard constraints which make evacuation an issue for residents.

6. Major Traffic Congestion detailed in the Traffic Impact Assessment
The Traffic Impact Assessment by Genesis Traffic (dated 14 July 2025) contains several deficiencies. SIDRA modelling shows major traffic congestion and delay at the Pittwater Road / Waterloo Street intersection. The report also fails to address cumulative impacts from other developments in the area. Furthermore, the Green Travel Plan relies heavily on aspirational mode-shift targets without any binding commitments or enforceable mechanisms.

For these reasons, I strongly urge the Department to refuse the SSD application in its current form.

Yours sincerely,
Local resident, Narrabeen

The suggested build is WAY TOO BIG for the area, parking is already extremely limited along Octavia, lagoon and ocean streets. This is NOT a welcomed build for the location. The wildlife around will be severely impacted and so will the beach sand dunes and marine life with the influx of people.

This madness in the Narrabeen area must stop. I don't mind progress but it must be kept to a size in keeping with the surrounding area. Narrabeen and North Narrabeen don't have the infrastructure to support any more residents than it already has. At the moment we wait around 2 weeks to see a local GP! Traffic and parking in this area is already ridiculous.

The height of the development application ( 5-6 stories ) is completely out of step with development in this area. The site is located on a sand spit right next to the beach. The application should be rejected on all the issues it introduces such as congestion on already congested beach road, shadow effects on existing residents, shear visual impact towering over all other buildings.

Absolutely ridiculous and out of character for the suburb. Will take the area into the wrong direction and ruin the whole vibe. There’s already nowhere to park around there too.

The building is too tall and changes the character of the area. With 3 young children it is already impossible to cross Ocean st due to traffic. The development will attract even more traffic

This is too big a structure for the beautiful, quiet area in which it is being proposed. It will make parking and accessibility on the roads almost impossible for residents and visitors. Not to mention impede on surrounding residents natural sunlight and tree cover in the area

I strongly object to the Indigo by Moran Seniors Living proposal. The 5 storey + 3 basement level height is far too tall for the low-rise neighbourhood in which it is situated. Additionally the impact it will have on traffic, parking and local character will be immense. Already it is impossible for two cars to pass each other on Octavia Street (which this development borders), causing traffic jams to regularly build up onto the main thoroughfare of Ocean Street. It is also within 50 metres of Lisle Street which regularly floods causing residents in that street to use street parking adjacent to the existing Taylor Village. That will be exacerbated with the quantity of residents/cars increasing by more than double with this development. I urge that the scope of this project be significantly reduced to be aligned to the neighbourhood in which it is located.