Addglow v Waverley Council [2011] NSWLEC 1166

Addglow v Waverley Council [2011] NSWLEC 1166

The development is consistent with planning controls and strategies, does not unreasonably detract from the streetscape, and the proposed conditions ensure the development is acceptable, thus development consent is granted.

Parties
Applicant: Addglow; Respondent: Waverley Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 April 2011
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal upheld; development consent granted with conditions
Legal Topics
Heritage, Streetscape, Development Consent, Garage, Environmental Planning
Planning and Environment Heritage Streetscape Development Consent Garage Environmental Planning

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Parties

Addglow

Applicant

Waverley Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the impact of the development on the heritage significance of the sandstone retaining wall is acceptable
  2. 2 Whether development consent should be granted for basement garages requiring works to a retaining wall
  3. 3 Whether approval sets an unacceptable precedent for further similar development

Ratio Decidendi

The development is consistent with planning controls and strategies, does not unreasonably detract from the streetscape, and the proposed conditions ensure the development is acceptable, thus development consent is granted.

Court Disposition

Appeal upheld; development consent granted with conditions

Orders

  • The appeal is upheld.
  • Development consent is granted to DA 724/2010 for basement garages to approved dual occupancy DA 415/2010 at 12 Lancaster Road, Dover Heights subject to the conditions in Annexure A.