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

We live on the corner of Ocean and Wellington Streets in a ground floor unit at the back of the complex away from the main roads. Furthermore we have lived on the Northern Beaches for over 15 years.
The traffic on Ocean Street has never been so dangerous or noisy. On many occasions we have nearly been run down by the sheer speed and volume of traffic from early morning until later in the evening, even after 10pm and every day of the week.
At the Woolworths, there is barely any parking and again we have to be very careful crossing the road and avoiding numerous cars.
The walk around the lagoon is really disturbing with cars travelling fast and making a terrible noise.
The dentists and doctors are overflowing… the new hospital is not functioning well… and the connecting roads to Warriewood also very dangerous… the air and noise pollution are getting beyond reasonable levels.
The busses don’t function well and the recent work at the lagoon to redistribute the sand has held the traffic up and caused backlogs for parents, commuters and school children… I am very concerned that someone (a school child) will be knocked down or killed one of these days.
We are vehemently opposed to even more residents and cars and building works along this busy road as the arterial roads heading along the beaches and out towards the Wakehurst Parkway are at breaking point.
We also are very concerned that there is not enough social housing, we volunteer at The Link Collective on Pittwater Road and help local residents on Centre Link get food donated by the supermarkets at Warriewood, there are so many people struggling with the cost of living that we are concerned that the high rise luxury development that has been proposed will exclude residents that have lived here and been a part of the community all their lives.
Please reject this proposal as it is not good for our community. Thank you

My family and I are local residents who frequent Narrabeen beach. The parking at Narrabeen beach, along Ocean st and on all surrounding streets is already completely inadequate and in Summer it’s near impossible to get parking anywhere in the area.
The streets around the proposed development sight are popular for kids riding bikes, school kids walking, and people crossing back and forth to the beach, so we’re very concerned about the dangers of adding all these extra cars and increased traffic.
The current building height limit in the area is 9m and the proposed 25m is almost 3 times higher than this. This is completely out of character of the neighbourhood and will be an eye sore.

To whom it may concern,
I write to express my objection to proposed project SSD- 76220734- 156 Ocean street. I have lived in Narrabeen my whole life and am concerned about the negative impact that this development will have on the area. Personally we live within a block of the proposal with young children who ride their bikes and scooters along these streets. We are extremely worried about the negative impact this will have with increased traffic and large driveways creating unsafe conditions within the area for our children. This area does not have the infrastructure to support such a large development with already very limited parking and crowded narrow streets which are already at capacity with blind spots around driveways. If this proposal goes through as planned it will set a precedent for other large projects which will further destroy the area. This proposal is at least double the height of any of the surrounding buildings which is going to impact privacy, create significant shadowing across the surrounding area and standout like a massive eye sore.

To Whom It May Concern,
I strongly oppose the proposed Indigo by Moran seniors’ housing development at 156 Ocean Street, Narrabeen.
I am a local firefighter stationed at Narrabeen Fire Station, and I am deeply concerned about the implications this development will have for local residents, emergency services, and community safety.
1. Flooding and Coastal Hazard Risks
The proposed site lies within a known flood-prone and coastal erosion hazard area, as outlined in the EIS Appendices E & F (Flood and Coastal Hazard Reports). The development footprint extends into zones identified as high hazard under the Northern Beaches Council Flood Study and Coastal Zone Management Plan.
Given this, the proposal presents an unacceptable risk to both emergency service personnel and future residents, particularly as it is intended for an elderly demographic.
During even moderate rainfall, both Pittwater Road and Wakehurst Parkway are known to flood and close, isolating Narrabeen and cutting off access to Northern Beaches and Royal North Shore Hospitals.
This area is regularly subject to evacuation orders under State Emergency Service (SES) flood rescue protocols, with particular focus on the evacuation of high-care and vulnerable populations—precisely the demographic targeted by this proposal.
While the EIS acknowledges these risks, it fails to propose adequate mitigation strategies beyond basic floor height adjustments. Such limited measures do not address Narrabeen’s growing exposure to coastal erosion, sea-level rise, and storm surge events, and the proposal is therefore inconsistent with sustainable coastal planning principles.
2. Traffic, Parking, and Access Concerns
The Traffic and Parking Assessment (EIS Appendix J) substantially underestimates the likely volume of vehicle movements and parking demand generated by residents, staff, service vehicles, and visitors.
Ocean Street and Lagoon Street are already heavily congested, especially during weekends and local events. Adding a large seniors’ living complex will further:
Exacerbate traffic congestion
Reduce pedestrian and cyclist safety
Impede emergency vehicle access
These surrounding streets are narrow and not designed to handle the anticipated increase in traffic or parking demand associated with such a large-scale development.
3. Lack of Community Benefit and Character Impact
This proposal primarily serves a single demographic—wealthy retirees—and offers no benefit to the broader community struggling with housing affordability. It fails to address the pressing need for affordable housing for nurses, teachers, police officers, skilled tradespeople, and low-income workers.
From a personal and community perspective, the proposed development is out of character with the local area, inconsistent with its coastal village identity, and appears to be driven by commercial profit rather than community need.
In summary, I strongly urge Council to reject this proposal on the grounds of:
Severe and unmitigated flood and coastal hazard risks
Inadequate traffic and access planning
Lack of community benefit or social diversity
Inconsistency with local character and sustainable development objectives
Thank you for considering my submission.
Kind regards,

I feel developments like this are beneficial to the community as they free up housing that families can then purchase. They encourage the over 60's to be involved with like minded people which keeps them active and feeling valued. They provide a secure home which in turn gives families peace of mind.

I object to the proposal on the following grounds:
1. The location is unsuitable for large scale development being in a coastal erosion zone on a narrow peninsula. It will threaten the fragile dune system.
2. The proposed three story car park will be below the water table risking not only this development but surrounding homes.
3. The traffic impact will be disastrous for the local community as there is only one narrow road in and out of the location to exit the peninsula.
4 Narrabeen is not a city centre and has limited amenities, not even a local doctor, so residents would be forced to use their cars or other transport for basic amenities.
5.The development is overwhelming for a narrow peninsula.
6. The development is unaffordable to most and is simply a luxurious high end development for the benefit of a privileged few to the detriment of the locals and essential workers.

It’s a complete over development of the area and the infrastructure will not cope. Less parking, more people, cars and traffic in an already overpopulated suburb. Not to mention the ridiculous height of this eyesore. Listen to the people. What has happened to our beautiful Northern Beaches?

This development goes 100% against our community values, 3 years of construction and 100 years of an eye sore is not what alines with community needs or wants, zero consultation with home owners or community groups/ organisations
The size of this mega structure would create a shade shadow which will rob residents of vital sunshine, which is the life blood of living by the beach
The environmental impact with be devastating to the local bird life which live in and around the address intended for construction not to mention the impact to the local roads which includes local schools and community clubs
This is the most unreasonable proposal of development I’ve heard of in my 55 years of life and I will definitely not be voting for this government next election
I only hope this proposal can be reduced to an appropriate 3 story level
Cool heads prevail

I am writing as a resident of Narrabeen to express my strong objection to the proposed six-storey development "Indigo by Moran". While I understand the need for thoughtful development to accommodate population growth, this proposal is wholly inappropriate for our community, for the character of Narrabeen, and for the environmental and cultural integrity of the Northern Beaches.

1. Exceeds established height limits
Narrabeen has a clearly defined 11-metre height restriction for good reason, to preserve the low-rise coastal character of the suburb and maintain harmony with the natural landscape. A six-storey building dramatically exceeds this limit and would undermine years of careful planning and community consultation.

2. It's out of character with Narrabeen
This proposal is not in keeping with the area’s relaxed coastal identity. Narrabeen’s charm lies in its human scale — a village feel framed by the lake and ocean. A large, high-density development would stand out as an eyesore and erode the character that defines our community.

3. Dangerous precedent
Allowing a single developer to bypass local controls through the State Significant pathway would set a damaging precedent, inviting further high-rise projects and permanently altering the skyline and livability of Narrabeen, casting shade over homes, beaches and public spaces. We already have to live with the repercussions of decisions made in the 70s where high-rise buildings were approved along the beach front. Approval of this project is a pathway towards more visual eye-sores.

4. Community impact
The development would place additional pressure on already limited infrastructure — roads, parking, and public amenities, and most of all, public transport which is in dire need of improvement — without contributing meaningfully to local needs or the environment.

5. Conclusion
This proposal is inconsistent with local planning controls, out of step with the community’s vision, and detrimental to the identity of Narrabeen. I urge the Department to reject this application and uphold the 11-metre height limit that protects the area’s unique character.

Sincerely,
Tim French
Resident of Narrabeen, NSW