Keep the street level as is - a 3 Storey retirement village is more than fair enough. 6 storey is far far to much

I wish to formally object to the proposed development of a Six Storey High Rise in Narrabeen at 156 Ocean Street. While I understand the need for sustainable housing growth, this proposal raises serious concerns regarding its impact on the local community and environment.
Our Narrabeen doesn’t need this development and I believe it will completely destroy the atmosphere in which we have created over the years.

I am concerned about this project for the following reasons:

1. LACK OF LOCAL CONSULTATION AND RELEVANCE: This development should not be classified as a 'Significant Development' as it is far from being affordable housing, and is instead yet another cash-grab by a greedy developer. Bypassing council and fast-tracking the project and demonstrating no regard for local residents is unreasonable.

2. POOR PLANNING AND DESIGN AND OVERDEVELOPMENT: The scale of the project is intrusive and not in keeping with the area. It will block views for many existing residences and exacerbate already congested traffic and parking problems. The lack of set-back from the street/footpath makes the building imposing and will create a lack of green-space.

3. ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE-CHANGE IMPACT: The removal of mature pine and gumtrees not only ruins the streetscape, but destroys crucial nesting habitat for native birds and possums and diminishes carbon capture. The loss of canopy adds to an already warming planet. The scale and depth of the project will disrupt the fragile sandy soil and water table. Not only are the above an immediate concern, imagine the impact multiplied across the peninsula once the precedent is set.

I am not against them developing this site, but please limit it to 2-3 storeys, set it back from the street, review architecture and design so that it is attractive, organic and inclusive. And most importantly, ensure that it retains and adds native flora and habitat for local wildlife – including green space and shade for humans.

On an overarching note:
– if we want to build affordable housing, perhaps government needs to be manage it themselves instead of handing the reigns to developers who are just in it to make a profit.
– perhaps we need to look at decentralising instead of jamming everyone into Sydney, and spoiling our unique and beautiful suburbs.
– invest in proper town planning instead of adhoc, poorly designed buildings, erected by greedy behemoths, that lead to disjointed, ugly suburbs.

Thanks

This building is way too big for the Narrabeen peninsular, the area cannot cope with the extra traffic and people.
It will be an eyesore towering above all other units and houses in the street.
I ask the developers go back to the design and make it fit in with the area.
I strongly object to this project

I am writing to formally object to the proposed development on Ocean Street, Narrabeen.

This development is not in keeping with the existing character and scale of the area, which is primarily made up of low-rise residential properties that reflect Narrabeen’s coastal village atmosphere. The proposed height, bulk, and density of the project would significantly alter the visual appeal and community feel of the neighbourhood.

In addition, traffic congestion is already a serious issue in the surrounding streets, particularly along Ocean Street and Pittwater Road. The existing road infrastructure is struggling to cope with current volumes, especially during school drop-off times, weekends, and peak commuter hours. The additional vehicle movements generated by this development—both during construction and once operational—will only worsen these conditions, compromising road safety and accessibility for residents and pedestrians alike.

To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to formally object to the proposed development application (DA) for the Moran project at 156 Ocean Street, Narrabeen, due to its significant impacts on my residence and business operations.

Scale and Compliance Issues
The proposed development is excessive in height, scale, and setbacks from street does not comply with SEPP, LEP and SEAR 6 requirements. It is twice the size of any existing development on the Narrabeen Peninsula, resulting in significant visual intrusion and overshadowing of the surrounding neighbourhood. The proposed setbacks to Lagoon, Loftus, and Octavia Streets do not comply with SEPP, DCP, and LEP regulations governing building height and setbacks for Seniors Living and for this residential area. The visual representation provided by Moran are deceptive and do not show the visual impact correctly to the community as shown on page 50 of the visual impact . The photo is taken on an angle to shorten the width shown of the proposal and many other photos use these shortening techniques designed to make it look smaller than it is.

The proposal is set to reach levels of 26m high and as our yard is on the same level as the basement carpark, we object to having a visual impact to our property. We will be looking up at a wall 34m high when standing in our yard. The balconies will therefore be looking directly in to our yard resulting in a great loss of privacy for our family.
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Traffic and Parking Concerns
SEARS 23 requires minimisation of vehicle conflict. However, directing all traffic to the rear of the site via narrow, one-lane streets to the north and south poses a serious logistical challenge and increases the risk of accidents, especially when transporting large or heavy materials.
Street parking is already at capacity and becomes worse during summer months when beach visitation peaks. The proposed off-street parking allocation is insufficient for residents, visitors, and staff, which will exacerbate congestion and reduce accessibility for locals and tradespeople.
As a tradesperson, I find the proposed mitigation for worker parking, requiring trades to leave tools on-site and commute, completely unreasonable. This will force additional vehicles onto already congested streets, causing further stress and disruption for residents.

Environmental and Structural Risks
I strongly object to the removal of mature and culturally significant Norfolk Island pines (20–30m) and other native trees located on lagoon street. If the removal of the trees were allowed to go ahead, it would destabilise the ground and alter drainage patterns. Our home sits at the same level as the proposed basement car park and below flood levels. Changes to subsurface water flow may lead to structural damage or moisture-related issues for our property and neighbouring homes. Our property and the proposed basement carpark are in the Narrabeen flood zone

Community Consultation
SEAR 4 requires meaningful community consultation, which has been entirely inadequate. The sessions held were promotional, focused on selling apartments rather than addressing community concerns. Questions about height, scale, setbacks, traffic, parking, and environmental impacts were not permitted, preventing residents from understanding or responding to the proposal.

Request for Extension
Given the scale of documentation, approximately 2,000 pages, I request an extension to the public review period. With no prior consultation from Moran, we only became aware of the development’s full impact when plans were only released on 22 October 2025.

Conclusion
I urge the planning authority to consider these concerns and require the developer to revise the scope and design to comply with LEP and SEPP controls for residential areas, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of existing residents and businesses.

Sincerely, Rohan Cudmore, 80 Lagoon Street, Narrabeen. 2101. 0407495536

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