Collins v Hornsby Shire Council [2019] NSWLEC 1263

Collins v Hornsby Shire Council [2019] NSWLEC 1263

The proposal is inconsistent with tree protection and stormwater management controls under the Hornsby DCP; cannot demonstrate retention of significant landscape features or compliance with biodiversity and stormwater requirements despite proposed conditions; the site cannot accommodate permitted uses without unacceptable impacts; the subdivision is refused.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Class 1 Appeal – Development Application / Final Orders After Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; development application refused
Legal Topics
['development Application' 'torrens Title Subdivision' 'tree Preservation' 'stormwater Management' 'heritage' 'minimum Lot Size' 'biodiversity']
['planning and Environment'] ['development Application' 'torrens Title Subdivision' 'tree Preservation' 'stormwater Management' 'heritage' 'minimum Lot Size' 'biodiversity']

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Procedural Posture

Class 1 Appeal – Development Application / Final Orders After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether subdivision can proceed consistent with statutory and planning controls' 'Whether impacts on indigenous and significant trees are acceptable' 'Whether onsite detention of stormwater is provided and satisfactory' 'Whether the indicative design can accommodate permitted uses' 'Whether the site can retain biodiversity and satisfy required setbacks']

Ratio Decidendi

The proposal is inconsistent with tree protection and stormwater management controls under the Hornsby DCP; cannot demonstrate retention of significant landscape features or compliance with biodiversity and stormwater requirements despite proposed conditions; the site cannot accommodate permitted uses without unacceptable impacts; the subdivision is refused.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; development application refused

Orders

  • ['Applicant granted leave to amend the development application and rely on amended plans' 'Appeal dismissed' 'Development application DA/190/2017, as amended, determined by refusal' 'Exhibits are returned, except Exhibits 1 and G']