Abstract Group Pty Ltd v Parramatta City Council [2004] NSWLEC 316

Abstract Group Pty Ltd v Parramatta City Council [2004] NSWLEC 316

The development should be refused due to poor solar access for some private courtyards and inadequate southern setbacks, resulting in failure to merit approval under the applicable planning controls.

Parties
Applicant: Abstract Group Pty Ltd; Respondent: Parramatta City Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 May 2004
Procedural Posture
Development Application Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Deemed Refusal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Development Consent, Floor Space Ratio, Solar Access, Planning Controls
Environmental Planning Land Development Development Consent Floor Space Ratio Solar Access Planning Controls

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Parties

Abstract Group Pty Ltd

Applicant

Parramatta City Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Development Application Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Deemed Refusal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed nine-unit development should be approved under Parramatta LEP 2001 and relevant DCPs
  2. 2 Whether the development complies with controls on solar access, setbacks, floor space ratio, form and massing

Ratio Decidendi

The development should be refused due to poor solar access for some private courtyards and inadequate southern setbacks, resulting in failure to merit approval under the applicable planning controls.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal be dismissed.
  • The exhibits, other than exhibit H, may be returned.