Webb v Hornsby Shire Council [2007] NSWLEC 769

Webb v Hornsby Shire Council [2007] NSWLEC 769

The amended proposal satisfactorily addresses stormwater management through the acquisition of a downstream drainage easement, on-site wastewater management through selection of the appropriate disposal strategy with agreed restrictions, and utility of open space areas consistent with control plan objectives. Accordingly, the appeal should be upheld and development consent granted subject to conditions.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 November 2007
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal upheld, development consent granted
Legal Topics
['development Application' 'alterations and Additions' 'stormwater Disposal' 'wastewater Management' 'private Open Space']
['planning and Environment'] ['development Application' 'alterations and Additions' 'stormwater Disposal' 'wastewater Management' 'private Open Space']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['stormwater management for proposed development' 'suitability of on-site wastewater management system' 'utility of available open space areas']

Ratio Decidendi

The amended proposal satisfactorily addresses stormwater management through the acquisition of a downstream drainage easement, on-site wastewater management through selection of the appropriate disposal strategy with agreed restrictions, and utility of open space areas consistent with control plan objectives. Accordingly, the appeal should be upheld and development consent granted subject to conditions.

Court Disposition

appeal upheld, development consent granted

Orders

  • ['The appeal is upheld.' 'Development consent is granted to DA No 481/2007 for alterations and additions to an existing dwelling at 32 Alberta Avenue, Cowan subject to the conditions in Annexure A.' 'The exhibits may be returned except for A, B, 4 and 5.']