Smith v Eurobodalla Shire Council [2023] NSWLEC 1345

Smith v Eurobodalla Shire Council [2023] NSWLEC 1345

The appeal is upheld and development consent granted for a dwelling, as the flood risk is sufficiently mitigated by the amended design and strategies (including refuge room and evacuation plan), site suitability is established, lot consolidation is not required by law or reasonable planning purpose, and objections have been properly considered.

Parties
First Applicant: Judith Smith; Second Applicant: Jacqueline Bradshaw; Respondent: Eurobodalla Shire Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Appeal (class 1 Proceedings) / Final Judgment After Hearing
Outcome
Appeal upheld; development consent granted with conditions.
Legal Topics
Development Applications, Flood Risk Management, Site Suitability, Public Interest, Lot Consolidation, Residential Development, Consent Conditions
Planning and Environment Law Development Applications Flood Risk Management Site Suitability Public Interest Lot Consolidation Residential Development Consent Conditions

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Parties

Judith Smith

First Applicant

Jacqueline Bradshaw

Second Applicant

Eurobodalla Shire Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal (class 1 Proceedings) / Final Judgment After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether flood risk is sufficiently mitigated for a dwelling to be approved
  2. 2 Whether site is suitable for residential development in light of flood risk
  3. 3 Whether lot consolidation is required for orderly economic use and public interest

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is upheld and development consent granted for a dwelling, as the flood risk is sufficiently mitigated by the amended design and strategies (including refuge room and evacuation plan), site suitability is established, lot consolidation is not required by law or reasonable planning purpose, and objections have been properly considered.

Court Disposition

Appeal upheld; development consent granted with conditions.

Orders

  • The appeal is upheld.
  • Development Application DA0371/21 for a two-storey dwelling house and civil works on Lot 9, DP 571676 (13 Wharf Street, Nelligen) is determined by grant of consent, subject to conditions in Annexure A.