A proposal for a $190 million seniors housing precinct comprising 349 units and a residential care facility is under review in Frenchs Forest.
Background and Context
A State Significant Development application has been lodged for a large-scale seniors housing project at Skyline Place in Frenchs Forest. The plan, submitted by Platino Properties, covers a 2.26-hectare site currently occupied by a warehouse. The application outlines stage one of a mixed-use development, aiming to deliver housing and care facilities for over 55s. The proposal is currently on public exhibition as part of the assessment process.
Project Details and Design
The proposed development includes three residential buildings ranging from six to 14 storeys. It would provide approximately 200 independent living units, along with a 20-suite residential aged care facility.
A future application is expected to cover three additional buildings. The site is near key services such as Northern Beaches Hospital, the planned Frenchs Forest Town Centre, and local public transport routes.
The broader development, if approved, is anticipated to generate over 1700 jobs during construction and operation phases. Platino Properties aims to integrate this project with its existing Jardin seniors complex on Skyline Place, which already offers 52 units. An additional 98 apartments in two buildings are under construction on an adjacent site.
Community and Economic Impact
The planning documents highlight a local demand for seniors housing, with 5 per cent of the proposed floor space set aside for affordable housing for seniors. The developer’s approach combines the features of apartment living with retirement village benefits, aiming to provide housing options without exit fees or complex contracts.
Next Steps
The application is open for public submissions via the NSW Planning Portal until 9 July 2025. Following the exhibition period, submissions will be reviewed before the proposal proceeds through assessment and determination stages.
Published 28-June-2025
