Australis Construction Company v Leichhardt Municipal Council [2006] NSWLEC 38

Australis Construction Company v Leichhardt Municipal Council [2006] NSWLEC 38

The appeal was dismissed because the proposal exceeded the applicable FSR standard and its non-complying impacts were partly a result of that exceedance. The proposed design, although lowered, would still be perceived as a full two-storey development and was not compatible with the detached cottage character and desired future character required by the applicable planning controls. The SEPP No. 1 objection to the FSR standard was therefore not upheld.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 February 2006
Procedural Posture
Class 1 Appeal Concerning Refusal of a Development Application / Judgment After Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['development Application Refusal' 'floor Space Ratio Exceedance' 'state Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 Objection' 'streetscape and Character of Locality' 'building Envelope and Setbacks' 'overshadowing and Privacy' 'demolition of Small Detached House']
['planning and Environment Law' 'development Control'] ['development Application Refusal' 'floor Space Ratio Exceedance' 'state Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 Objection' 'streetscape and Character of Locality' 'building Envelope and Setbacks' 'overshadowing and Privacy' 'demolition of Small Detached House']

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Procedural Posture

Class 1 Appeal Concerning Refusal of a Development Application / Judgment After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether the proposed development's exceedance of the 0.5:1 floor space ratio standard should be permitted under State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1." 'Whether the proposed two-storey semi-detached dwellings were compatible with the existing and desired future character of the locality and streetscape.' 'Whether the proposal complied with or adequately addressed the Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2000 controls for building envelope, side setbacks, elevation, materials and conservation of small houses.' 'Whether the proposal would cause unacceptable amenity impacts including overshadowing and privacy impacts on neighbouring properties.']

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the proposal exceeded the applicable FSR standard and its non-complying impacts were partly a result of that exceedance. The proposed design, although lowered, would still be perceived as a full two-storey development and was not compatible with the detached cottage character and desired future character required by the applicable planning controls. The SEPP No. 1 objection to the FSR standard was therefore not upheld.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • ['The appeal is dismissed.' 'The exhibits are returned to the parties except Exhibits D, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, and A.' 'No order as to costs.' 'Order 3 is stayed for a period of fourteen (14) days during which time if either of the parties so choose they may approach the Registrar at callover to have the matter re-listed...