Cornale v Hornsby Shire Council [1999] NSWLEC 228

Cornale v Hornsby Shire Council [1999] NSWLEC 228

The change from two dwellings to one dwelling within the rear building is a substantial and significant alteration such that the amended plans constitute a new development, not an amendment to the original application, thus requiring a fresh development application.

Parties
Applicant: Cornale; Respondent: Hornsby Shire Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 June 1998
Procedural Posture
Planning Appeal / Judgment on Notice of Motion to Strike Out Appeal Based on Amended Plans
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; amended plans require a further development application
Legal Topics
Development Application Amendments, Fresh Development Application, Environmental Impacts

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Parties

Cornale

Applicant

Hornsby Shire Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Planning Appeal / Judgment on Notice of Motion to Strike Out Appeal Based on Amended Plans

  1. 1 Whether amended plans constitute an amendment or a new development
  2. 2 Whether appeal can proceed on amended plans rather than requiring a new development application

Ratio Decidendi

The change from two dwellings to one dwelling within the rear building is a substantial and significant alteration such that the amended plans constitute a new development, not an amendment to the original application, thus requiring a fresh development application.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; amended plans require a further development application

Orders

  • The amended plans are a new proposal and not an amendment; applicant must lodge a further development application if relying upon them.
  • Appeal dismissed.