Yott v Penrith City Council [2011] NSWLEC 1031

Yott v Penrith City Council [2011] NSWLEC 1031

The 1ha minimum lot size in cl 10A of the Penrith LEP 1998 was a critical development standard for achieving the open semi-rural gateway and buffer character and low-density settlement pattern intended for the area. The proposed Lot 100, at about 85% below the standard, would likely enable an intensification of dwelling density inconsistent with those objectives, diminish open paddock and separation opportunities, and present substantially as an extension of the adjoining residential area. The SEPP 1 objection did not demonstrate that compliance with the development standard was unreasonable or unnecessary, or that the relevant objectives were not applicable.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Class 1 Appeal Against Deemed Refusal of a Development Application / Principal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; SEPP 1 objection disallowed; development consent refused.
Legal Topics
['rural Residential Subdivision' 'sepp 1 Objection' 'minimum Lot Size Development Standard' 'semi Rural Character' 'visual Amenity' 'gateway Site and Buffer Character']
['planning and Environment' 'development Consent' 'land Use and Zoning'] ['rural Residential Subdivision' 'sepp 1 Objection' 'minimum Lot Size Development Standard' 'semi Rural Character' 'visual Amenity' 'gateway Site and Buffer Character']

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Procedural Posture

Class 1 Appeal Against Deemed Refusal of a Development Application / Principal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the proposal is consistent with the objectives of the Penrith LEP 1998 and the 2(r) Rural-Residential zone.' 'Whether the SEPP 1 objection to the 1ha minimum lot size development standard in cl 10A of the Penrith LEP 1998 should be allowed.' 'Whether the proposed subdivision is consistent with planning policies and future planning direction, particularly landscape value and scenic character.' 'Whether the proposal maintains rural landscape quality and the open semi-rural character of the locality.' 'Whether the site is suitable for the proposed 2-lot subdivision.' 'Whether approval would create an undesirable precedent or be contrary to the public interest.']

Ratio Decidendi

The 1ha minimum lot size in cl 10A of the Penrith LEP 1998 was a critical development standard for achieving the open semi-rural gateway and buffer character and low-density settlement pattern intended for the area. The proposed Lot 100, at about 85% below the standard, would likely enable an intensification of dwelling density inconsistent with those objectives, diminish open paddock and separation opportunities, and present substantially as an extension of the adjoining residential area. The SEPP 1 objection did not demonstrate that compliance with the development standard was unreasonable or unnecessary, or that the relevant objectives were not applicable.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; SEPP 1 objection disallowed; development consent refused.

Orders

  • ['The appeal is dismissed.' 'The SEPP 1 objection to the minimum lot size development standard in cl 10A of the Penrith LEP 1998 is disallowed.' 'Development consent for DA 10/0815 for a 2 - lot subdivision of a proposed Lot 10 in an approved subdivision of Lot 1 DP 1033266 The Northern Road, Glenmore Park is...