Paceskoski v Fairfield City Council [2022] NSWLEC 1008

Paceskoski v Fairfield City Council [2022] NSWLEC 1008

The Court, satisfied that statutory prerequisites were met and the agreement was within jurisdiction, upheld the appeals and modified both Development Control Orders. The orders were adjusted to permit rectification and certification of the secondary dwelling, rather than cessation of use or demolition, subject to compliance with specified conditions and plans.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 January 2022
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Disposal After Conciliation Conference, Orders Made
Outcome
Appeals upheld, Development Control Orders modified as agreed
Legal Topics
['development Control Orders' 'appeals' 'secondary Dwellings' 'planning Approval' 'modification of Orders']
['planning and Development' 'environmental Law'] ['development Control Orders' 'appeals' 'secondary Dwellings' 'planning Approval' 'modification of Orders']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Disposal After Conciliation Conference, Orders Made

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the Development Control Orders were lawfully issued regarding unauthorised use and construction of a secondary dwelling' 'Whether the secondary dwelling was erected or used contrary to planning approval' 'Appropriate orders to resolve the breaches identified']

Ratio Decidendi

The Court, satisfied that statutory prerequisites were met and the agreement was within jurisdiction, upheld the appeals and modified both Development Control Orders. The orders were adjusted to permit rectification and certification of the secondary dwelling, rather than cessation of use or demolition, subject to compliance with specified conditions and plans.

Court Disposition

Appeals upheld, Development Control Orders modified as agreed

Orders

  • ['In proceedings 2021/00171860 the appeal is upheld, General Order No. 1 is amended in accordance with Annexure A, and no order as to costs.' 'In proceedings 2021/00171859 the appeal is upheld, General Order No. 3 is amended in accordance with Annexure B, and no order as to costs.']