Ramsay v Leichhardt Council [2005] NSWLEC 422

Ramsay v Leichhardt Council [2005] NSWLEC 422

Because the site was at a commercial and residential zone interface, the James Street residents had a reasonable expectation of a 6m setback with dense landscaping, and third and subsequent storeys should not be visible, or at least not wholly visible, from the residential properties. On the available information, a 4.5m setback of the proposed residential floor would generally comply with that guideline. The proposal also required changes to improve solar access, provide a straight awning, comply with parking-related conditions and current parking requirements, and meet current stormwater requirements unless there was no reasonable way to do so.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 August 2005
Procedural Posture
Development Application Appeal Against Deemed Refusal / Directions After Hearing
Outcome
Directions made; the appeal was not finally determined and the parties were invited to advise how they proposed to progress the matter.
Legal Topics
['development Application' 'zone Interface' 'residential Amenity' 'floor Space Ratio' 'solar Access' 'parking' 'stormwater Drainage']
['planning and Environment Law'] ['development Application' 'zone Interface' 'residential Amenity' 'floor Space Ratio' 'solar Access' 'parking' 'stormwater Drainage']

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Procedural Posture

Development Application Appeal Against Deemed Refusal / Directions After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the rear of the proposal was too bulky.' 'Whether there was sufficient sunlight into the new dwelling.' 'Whether the proposed awning should be straight or curved.' 'Whether the existing parking was adequate for the new development.' 'Whether the existing drainage arrangements were acceptable for the new proposal.']

Ratio Decidendi

Because the site was at a commercial and residential zone interface, the James Street residents had a reasonable expectation of a 6m setback with dense landscaping, and third and subsequent storeys should not be visible, or at least not wholly visible, from the residential properties. On the available information, a 4.5m setback of the proposed residential floor would generally comply with that guideline. The proposal also required changes to improve solar access, provide a straight awning, comply with parking-related conditions and current parking requirements, and meet current stormwater requirements unless there was no reasonable way to do so.

Court Disposition

Directions made; the appeal was not finally determined and the parties were invited to advise how they proposed to progress the matter.

Orders

  • ['The Court directs the parties to indicate to the Registrar on how they propose to progress the matter by eCourt before 12 August 2005, if they reach agreement.' 'The Court directs the parties to indicate to the Registrar on how they propose to progress the matter at the callover on 12 August 2005, if they do not...