Alco Electrics Pty Ltd v Waverley Council [2014] NSWLEC 1223

A limited extension to the upper floor may be approved where the additional FSR is minor, does not materially increase impacts on privacy or amenity, and provides an appropriate rear setback to reduce visual bulk, satisfying planning controls’ objectives.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 14 October 2014
Procedural Posture: Appeal (class 1 Planning) / Final Decision After Hearing
Outcome: Appeal upheld in part
Legal Topics: ['modification of Development Consent' 'floor Space Ratio (fsr) Controls' 'setback Requirements']

['planning Law' 'environmental Law'] ['modification of Development Consent' 'floor Space Ratio (fsr) Controls' 'setback Requirements']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal (class 1 Planning) / Final Decision After Hearing

Legal Issues

1 ['Whether the proposed modification increasing floor space ratio and altering rear setback should be approved' 'Whether a variation to floor space ratio and setback development standards is justified under statutory and planning controls']

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Court Disposition

Appeal upheld in part

Orders

['The appeal is upheld in part.' 'Modification application DA 618/2011/B to extend the rear of the first floor of the approved dual occupancy dwelling at 86 Blair Street North Bondi for the purpose of creating a third bedroom is approved subject to amended plans and conditions of consent.' 'Exhibits except A and 2...