Let’s keep the soul, CHArACTER, And views of South Bondi alive
Our coastline, our charm, and our views belong to everyone — not to developers chasing another dollar.
Once it’s gone, we can’t get it back.
Development Application DA477/2025 for 32 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach proposes a 20-metre wall of concrete that threatens our skyline, our heritage, and the sunlight of our elderly neighbours at the Astra Retirement Village.
The developer is exploiting the “affordable housing” loophole — claiming one discounted apartment in order to gain approval for two extra floors of luxury penthouses. It’s a sham designed for profit, not for the community, and it undermines the very purpose of affordable housing.
Together, we can protect what makes Bondi truly Bondi.
💬 Why You Should OBJECT
💰 It Misuses the “Affordable Housing” PolicY
Only one apartment is listed as “affordable”, yet the developer wants two extra storeys of luxury penthouses. That’s not genuine affordable housing — it’s using a loophole for profit.
🧓 It Impacts Our Elderly Neighbours
Next door, 22 residents in the Astra Retirement Village will lose sunlight, air flow, and sea views they’ve enjoyed for years. Many of them can’t object online — it’s up to the community to stand up for them.
🌊 It Erases Bondi’s View Corridors
For over a century, streets like Francis Street and Edward Street have opened to the ocean. This proposal would block those views forever — replacing open horizons with walls of concrete. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good, and South Bondi risks becoming just another overdeveloped strip where the view belongs to the few, not the many.
🏛️ It Undermines Bondi’s Heritage
The Land and Environment Court already ruled this area should stay below 12.5 metres to preserve heritage character and iconic views. Approving this development ignores that ruling and risks a wave of similar projects.
🏗️ It Doesn’t Follow the Rules
The proposal at 32 Campbell Parade breaks key planning guidelines. The site is too small, the building has no proper setbacks, and there’s almost no green space. If this is approved, it tells developers that rules don’t matter.
❤️ Your Voice Matters
This isn’t just about one building — it’s about the future of South Bondi. Every objection helps protect our coast, our heritage, and our shared way of life.
SEND YOUR OBJECTION
You care, but not sure where to start?
We’ve got you covered.
Simply choose the objection that best reflects your view (or feel free to write your own) and click “Send this email to council”.
Before sending, make sure to add your name and address, and it’s encouraged to personalise your message and combine points from different objections. The more personal your email, the stronger the impact.
Alternatively, write your own email and send it to dasubmissions@waverley.nsw.gov.au
Don’t forget to add your NAME and ADDRESS and refer to DA-477/2025
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE BY OCT 30 - HAVE YOUR SAY BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE
Email 1 – COMBINED SUMMARY OBJECTION
Subject: OBJECTION TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA-477/2025
32 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Name:
Address:
Dear Waverley Council,
I object to DA477 at 32 Campbell Parade on the following grounds:
The site (238.3m²) is below the 450m² required for affordable housing.
Only one apartment is proposed as affordable, contrary to the policy’s intent.
The height and bulk exceed the 12.5-metre limit established by the Land and Environment Court in 2024.
The design has no compliant setbacks and only 9% landscaping instead of the required 30%.
The proposal will remove natural light and air from 22 apartments in the Astra Retirement Village.
View corridors from Francis and Edward Streets will be permanently lost.
The DA is inconsistent with the public interest and local planning objectives.
For these reasons, I request the DA be refused..
Regards,
[Name]
[Address]
Email 2 – Impact on Astra Retirement Village
Subject: OBJECTION TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA-477/2025
32 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Name:
Address:
Dear Waverley Council,
The proposed development will have a severe impact on the Astra Retirement Village, directly adjoining the site. The southern wall of the proposed building rises to 20 metres with no setback, removing natural light, air flow, and views for 22 apartments. This will cause significant amenity loss for elderly residents. The DA should be refused on these grounds.
Best,
[Name]
[Address]
Email 3 – Affordable Housing Misuse
Subject: OBJECTION TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA-477/2025
32 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Name:
Address:
Dear Waverley Council,
DA477 relies on the Affordable Housing provisions to gain additional height and bulk, yet only one apartment in the development is proposed as affordable. This does not meet the intent or spirit of the Affordable Housing SEPP, which was designed to increase meaningful housing availability, not to justify excessive development. I request the proposal be refused.
Kind regards,
[Name]
[Address]
Email 4 – Planning Non-Compliance
Subject: OBJECTION TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA-477/2025
32 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Name:
Address:
Dear Council,
I object to DA-477/2025 at 32 Campbell Parade on the basis that it does not comply with NSW planning controls.
The site area (238.3m²) is well below the 450m² minimum required for an affordable housing development. There are no compliant side or rear setbacks, and the proposed landscaping area is only 9%, far below the 30% requirement.
This proposal should be refused on planning non-compliance grounds.
Kind regards,
[Name]
[Address]
Email 5 – Heritage and Precedent
Subject: OBJECTION TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA-477/2025
32 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Name:
Address:
Dear Council,
DA477 at 32 Campbell Parade is inconsistent with the heritage conservation character of South Bondi. The Land and Environment Court ruled in June 2024 that this area must retain a 12.5-metre height limit to preserve key views, view corridors, and heritage character. Approving this DA would undermine that ruling and set a damaging precedent for further overdevelopment.
Please refuse this application.
[Name]
[Address]
Email 6 – PUBLIC INTEREST
Subject: OBJECTION TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA-477/2025
32 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Name:
Address:
Dear Council,
DA477 at 32 Campbell Parade is not in the public interest. The proposed scale and density are inconsistent with the local planning objectives and would result in the loss of heritage character, public view corridors, and residential amenity. The proposal prioritises private benefit over community interest and should be refused.
Kind regards,
Concerned Bondi Resident
[Name]
[Address]
Email 7 – VIEW CORRIDORS AND AMENITY
Subject: OBJECTION TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA-477/2025
32 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Name:
Address:
Dear Waverley Council,
This plan blocks the ocean views from Francis and Edward Streets that locals have enjoyed for generations. These corridors have existed for over 100 years and form part of the area’s urban design character. Approving this DA would permanently remove public and private visual amenity. Please reject the application.
Kind regards,
[Name]
[Address]
