Boston Blyth Fleming Pty Limited v Pittwater Council [2010] NSWLEC 1203

Boston Blyth Fleming Pty Limited v Pittwater Council [2010] NSWLEC 1203

The amended proposal, subject to conditions, is compatible with the area's character, complies with the objectives of the SEPP (HS&PD), and any non-compliance with development standards regarding building height and storeys is minor, justified, and does not result in adverse amenity or scenic impacts; conditional consent is therefore appropriate.

Parties
Applicant: Boston Blyth Fleming Pty Limited; Respondent: Pittwater Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 September 2010
Procedural Posture
Development Appeal / Final Judgment After Merits Hearing
Outcome
Appeal upheld; conditional development consent granted.
Legal Topics
Development Application, SEPP (housing for Seniors or People With a Disability), Design Standards, Amenity Impacts, Land Subdivision, Tree Removal
Planning Law Environmental Law Development Application SEPP (housing for Seniors or People With a Disability) Design Standards Amenity Impacts Land Subdivision Tree Removal

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Parties

Boston Blyth Fleming Pty Limited

Applicant

Pittwater Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Development Appeal / Final Judgment After Merits Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed SEPP (HS&PD) development is compatible with the area's character and amenity
  2. 2 Whether the proposal complies with relevant planning controls and standards including building height, bulk, scale, and landscape impact
  3. 3 Validity and reasonableness of SEPP 1 objections to non-compliance with certain development standards

Ratio Decidendi

The amended proposal, subject to conditions, is compatible with the area's character, complies with the objectives of the SEPP (HS&PD), and any non-compliance with development standards regarding building height and storeys is minor, justified, and does not result in adverse amenity or scenic impacts; conditional consent is therefore appropriate.

Court Disposition

Appeal upheld; conditional development consent granted.

Orders

  • The appeal is upheld.
  • SEPP 1 objections to cl 40 standards are allowed.