BGY North Ryde Pty Ltd v City of Ryde Council [2015] NSWLEC 1558

BGY North Ryde Pty Ltd v City of Ryde Council [2015] NSWLEC 1558

There was no special factor to distinguish this case from other development appeals; financial risks and delay were inherent to such applications, and the applicant’s hardship resulted from its voluntary conduct. Expedition of hearing dates was declined as insufficient time would be allowed for both parties to...

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Parties
Applicant: BGY North Ryde Pty Ltd; Respondent: City of Ryde Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 June 2015
Procedural Posture
Class 1 Merit Appeal / Notice of Motion for Expedition Determined by Registrar
Outcome
Notice of motion for expedition dismissed; each party to bear their own costs.
Legal Topics
Development Application Appeals, Expedition of Proceedings, Costs in Class 1 Applications
Planning and Environment Law Development Application Appeals Expedition of Proceedings Costs in Class 1 Applications

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Parties

BGY North Ryde Pty Ltd

Applicant

City of Ryde Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Class 1 Merit Appeal / Notice of Motion for Expedition Determined by Registrar

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether special factors exist to warrant expedition of hearing dates in a development appeal
  2. 2 Whether financial hardship to the applicant justifies granting of expedition
  3. 3 Whether compressed hearing timetable should be ordered

Ratio Decidendi

There was no special factor to distinguish this case from other development appeals; financial risks and delay were inherent to such applications, and the applicant’s hardship resulted from its voluntary conduct. Expedition of hearing dates was declined as insufficient time would be allowed for both parties to prepare, and usual timetable should be followed.

Court Disposition

Notice of motion for expedition dismissed; each party to bear their own costs.

Orders

  • Notice of Motion dismissed
  • Each party to bear own costs