DANZEY v SHAI-HEE [1988] NSWCA 33

DANZEY v SHAI-HEE [1988] NSWCA 33

The basement area constitutes a single storey under CL35, as it is defined by cubic space enclosed between the same upper boundary, despite differences in floor levels, and the Board, as delegate, possessed implied authority to exercise relevant discretions without need for a decision 'by resolution'.

Parties
Appellant: DanZey; Respondent: Shai-Hee; Intervenor: Waverley Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 October 1988
Procedural Posture
Class 4 Proceeding / Appeal From Land and Environment Court Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Interpretation of Interim Development Order No 1 Clause 35, Meaning of 'storey' in Planning Instruments, Delegation of Authority Under Local Government Act

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Parties

DanZey

Appellant

Shai-Hee

Respondent

Waverley Council

Intervenor

Procedural Posture

Class 4 Proceeding / Appeal From Land and Environment Court Decision

  1. 1 Whether basement area constitutes more than one storey under CL35
  2. 2 Whether delegated authority extended to exercise discretions under Ordinance 70, CL11.6(2)(c)Gii)
  3. 3 Whether the Board's decision must be 'by resolution'

Ratio Decidendi

The basement area constitutes a single storey under CL35, as it is defined by cubic space enclosed between the same upper boundary, despite differences in floor levels, and the Board, as delegate, possessed implied authority to exercise relevant discretions without need for a decision 'by resolution'.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • appeal dismissed with costs