Picciau v Georges River Council [2019] NSWLEC 1114

Picciau v Georges River Council [2019] NSWLEC 1114

The development proposed, despite not complying with minimum lot width control, satisfies the relevant objectives and performance criteria. Expert evidence establishes no unreasonable amenity impacts and adequate design solutions. The statutory framework (EPA Act s 4.15(3A)(b)) and precedents support a flexible approach; the development does not create an undesirable precedent and warrants approval with conditions.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
26 March 2019
Procedural Posture
Appeal (class 1, Development Application) / Final Hearing and Orders
Outcome
appeal upheld; consent granted with conditions
Legal Topics
['development Application' 'variation to Planning Controls' 'dual Occupancy' 'minimum Lot Width' 'local Environmental Plans' 'development Control Plans']
['planning and Environment Law'] ['development Application' 'variation to Planning Controls' 'dual Occupancy' 'minimum Lot Width' 'local Environmental Plans' 'development Control Plans']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal (class 1, Development Application) / Final Hearing and Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the proposed dual occupancy development should be approved despite non-compliance with minimum lot width control' 'Whether the development is a reasonable alternative solution achieving the objectives of the standard' 'Whether approval would create an undesirable precedent']

Ratio Decidendi

The development proposed, despite not complying with minimum lot width control, satisfies the relevant objectives and performance criteria. Expert evidence establishes no unreasonable amenity impacts and adequate design solutions. The statutory framework (EPA Act s 4.15(3A)(b)) and precedents support a flexible approach; the development does not create an undesirable precedent and warrants approval with conditions.

Court Disposition

appeal upheld; consent granted with conditions

Orders

  • ['The applicant is granted leave to rely on amended plans;' 'No order as to costs;' 'The appeal is upheld;' 'Consent is granted to Development Application No. 2018/0081 for demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings and the construction of a new two storey dual occupancy development at 44 Caloola Crescent,...