Capital Developments Pty Ltd v Auburn City Council [2013] NSWLEC 1040

Capital Developments Pty Ltd v Auburn City Council [2013] NSWLEC 1040

The design of the proposed development is not compatible with the character of the local area or its likely future character, and the design quality principles under SEPP65 have not been adequately addressed, particularly regarding solar access, side setbacks, and visual and acoustic privacy. Accordingly, development consent is refused.

Parties
Applicant: Capital Developments Pty Ltd; Respondent: Auburn City Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 March 2013
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Development Application, Affordable Housing, Design Compatibility, SEPP65, Solar Access, Setbacks, Streetscape

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Parties

Capital Developments Pty Ltd

Applicant

Auburn City Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the design of the development is compatible with the character of the local area
  2. 2 Whether the streetscape is appropriate
  3. 3 Whether the design principles of SEPP65 are met

Ratio Decidendi

The design of the proposed development is not compatible with the character of the local area or its likely future character, and the design quality principles under SEPP65 have not been adequately addressed, particularly regarding solar access, side setbacks, and visual and acoustic privacy. Accordingly, development consent is refused.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.
  • Development Application DA-29/2012 for alterations and additions to the mixed-use building at 22 Northumberland Road, Auburn is refused consent.