Adams v Warringah Council [2011] NSWLEC 1063

Adams v Warringah Council [2011] NSWLEC 1063

The proposed conversion of the outbuilding to a second dwelling was refused because it was inconsistent with the desired future character of the B2 Oxford Falls Valley locality and the planning intent reflected in the one dwelling per 20 ha housing density standard. Although the physical buildings already existed and the draft LEP was given little weight, the second dwelling would require further site works including parking and hardstand areas, would not enhance the natural landscape, and no exceptional circumstances justified the substantial variation from the density control. The remaining works to the existing dwelling, carport, garden shed, water tanks, underground electricity and...

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 March 2011
Procedural Posture
Class 1 Appeal Pursuant to S97(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Against Refusal of Development Application No Da2009/1331 / Principal Judgment
Outcome
The appeal was upheld in part. Development Application No DA2009/1331 was approved only for specified works to the existing dwelling and associated works, and refused insofar as it proposed conversion of the existing outbuilding to a dwelling house.
Legal Topics
['development Consent' 'desired Future Character' 'housing Density Standards' 'draft Local Environmental Plan' 'access and Parking' 'bushfire Prone Land']
['planning and Environment Law'] ['development Consent' 'desired Future Character' 'housing Density Standards' 'draft Local Environmental Plan' 'access and Parking' 'bushfire Prone Land']

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Procedural Posture

Class 1 Appeal Pursuant to S97(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Against Refusal of Development Application No Da2009/1331 / Principal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the proposed conversion of an existing outbuilding to a dwelling house was consistent with the desired future character for the Oxford Falls Valley locality.' 'Whether the development should be allowed having regard to the housing density standard of one dwelling per 20 ha and whether it would overdevelop the site.' 'Whether the proposed access and parking arrangements were satisfactory.' 'What weight should be given to the draft local environmental plan and strategic planning intent for the site and locality.']

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed conversion of the outbuilding to a second dwelling was refused because it was inconsistent with the desired future character of the B2 Oxford Falls Valley locality and the planning intent reflected in the one dwelling per 20 ha housing density standard. Although the physical buildings already existed and the draft LEP was given little weight, the second dwelling would require further site works including parking and hardstand areas, would not enhance the natural landscape, and no exceptional circumstances justified the substantial variation from the density control. The remaining works to the existing dwelling, carport, garden shed, water tanks, underground electricity and...

Court Disposition

The appeal was upheld in part. Development Application No DA2009/1331 was approved only for specified works to the existing dwelling and associated works, and refused insofar as it proposed conversion of the existing outbuilding to a dwelling house.

Orders

  • ['The appeal, in respect of lot 2 DP 27916, No. 66 Northcott Road, Cromer is upheld in part.' 'Development Application No DA2009/1331 is approved for alterations and additions to an existing dwelling house including an attached carport, 5000 litre water tank and works to bring the building to accord with the...