In and Out Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council [2005] NSWLEC 299

In and Out Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council [2005] NSWLEC 299

Demolition of the cottage was justified due to the loss of original fabric and structural damage. The proposed infill development is compatible with the conservation area and streetscape. The amenity impacts, including solar access and bulk, are acceptable and do not warrant refusal of development consent.

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Parties
Applicant: In and Out Pty Ltd; Respondent: Woollahra Municipal Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 May 2005
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal upheld
Legal Topics
Development Consent, Demolition and Infill Development, Impact on Conservation Areas, Residential Amenity, Solar Access, Bulk
Planning and Environment Development Consent Demolition and Infill Development Impact on Conservation Areas Residential Amenity Solar Access Bulk

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Parties

In and Out Pty Ltd

Applicant

Woollahra Municipal Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether demolition of the existing cottage would have an adverse impact on the streetscape and the heritage conservation area
  2. 2 Whether the new house is appropriate infill development
  3. 3 Whether the proposed development will have an adverse impact on residential amenity, particularly loss of sunlight and building bulk

Ratio Decidendi

Demolition of the cottage was justified due to the loss of original fabric and structural damage. The proposed infill development is compatible with the conservation area and streetscape. The amenity impacts, including solar access and bulk, are acceptable and do not warrant refusal of development consent.

Court Disposition

Appeal upheld

Orders

  • The appeal is upheld.
  • Development Application No. 885/2002/1 for demolition and erection of a new dwelling at 38 Spicer Street, Woollahra, is granted development consent subject to the conditions set out in Annexure A.