Sleiman v Central Coast Council [2019] NSWLEC 1549

Sleiman v Central Coast Council [2019] NSWLEC 1549

Consent is refused because insufficient information was provided regarding the impact of the proposed development on the high significance Norfolk Pine trees, fundamentally affecting the completeness and efficacy of the application. The absence of root mapping and a proper Tree Management Plan cannot be addressed as a post-consent condition. Consequently, statutory requirements under s 4.15(1)(a)(iii), (b) and (c) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and related planning instruments are not satisfied. The public interest and lawful compliance are not demonstrated.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 November 2019
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Refusal of Development Application (class 1) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; development consent refused
Legal Topics
['development Application' 'flood Risk' 'tree Protection' 'streetscape and Character' 'public Interest']
['planning and Environment Law'] ['development Application' 'flood Risk' 'tree Protection' 'streetscape and Character' 'public Interest']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Refusal of Development Application (class 1) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether flood risk to life is minimised and site is compatible with flood hazard' 'Potential adverse impacts to Norfolk Pine trees on adjoining properties' 'Consistency with locality character and streetscape' 'Lawfulness and compliance of proposed development with planning controls']

Ratio Decidendi

Consent is refused because insufficient information was provided regarding the impact of the proposed development on the high significance Norfolk Pine trees, fundamentally affecting the completeness and efficacy of the application. The absence of root mapping and a proper Tree Management Plan cannot be addressed as a post-consent condition. Consequently, statutory requirements under s 4.15(1)(a)(iii), (b) and (c) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and related planning instruments are not satisfied. The public interest and lawful compliance are not demonstrated.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; development consent refused

Orders

  • ['Leave is granted to rely on amended plans dated 10 October 2019 and conditions of consent dated 4 October 2019.' 'The appeal is dismissed.' 'Development Application 134/2018 to demolish an existing dwelling and construct multi-dwelling housing consisting of three separate dwellings on Lot 29 DP 17615, 15 Stewart...