Randall v Ashfield Council [2012] NSWLEC 1287

Randall v Ashfield Council [2012] NSWLEC 1287

With the agreed amendments, including reduction in floor level, roof pitch, and eaves, the proposed development complies with relevant height controls and achieves acceptable solar access. The two storey terraces are not precluded by planning controls and complement the streetscape.

Parties
Applicant: David Randall; Respondent: Ashfield Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 October 2012
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Conditional approval pending applicant’s choice to amend plans; final orders to be issued upon submission of amended plans and agreed conditions.
Legal Topics
Development Application, Height Control, Streetscape, Solar Access

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Parties

David Randall

Applicant

Ashfield Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the height of the terrace houses on Smith Street is acceptable
  2. 2 Whether the two storey form is consistent with the streetscape
  3. 3 Whether the level of solar access for the dwellings is adequate

Ratio Decidendi

With the agreed amendments, including reduction in floor level, roof pitch, and eaves, the proposed development complies with relevant height controls and achieves acceptable solar access. The two storey terraces are not precluded by planning controls and complement the streetscape.

Court Disposition

Conditional approval pending applicant’s choice to amend plans; final orders to be issued upon submission of amended plans and agreed conditions.

Orders

  • Applicant to advise Court if plans will be amended by 22 October 2012.
  • Applicant to file amended plans by 29 October 2012.