Innis Holdings v Manly Council [2007] NSWLEC 878

Innis Holdings v Manly Council [2007] NSWLEC 878

The Court found that the s 94 contribution of $25,732.50, calculated in accordance with the contributions plan and subject to a 50% reduction, was not unreasonable in the particular circumstances of the case. The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate unreasonableness or justify the proposed 1% levy. The Court confirms the amount as reasonable and valid under s 94B(3).

Parties
Applicant: Innis Holdings; Respondent: Manly Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 December 2007
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment No. 2 on S 94 Contribution
Outcome
The appeal is upheld. Development consent is granted subject to specified conditions including the s 94 contribution.
Legal Topics
Section 94 Contributions, Reasonableness of Conditions, Newbury Test, Equity in Infrastructure Contributions
Planning Law Section 94 Contributions Reasonableness of Conditions Newbury Test Equity in Infrastructure Contributions

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Parties

Innis Holdings

Applicant

Manly Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment No. 2 on S 94 Contribution

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the s 94 contribution imposed by Manly Council under condition 87 is reasonable in the particular circumstances of the case per s 94B(3) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
  2. 2 Application of the Newbury Test to the validity and reasonableness of the s 94 contribution

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that the s 94 contribution of $25,732.50, calculated in accordance with the contributions plan and subject to a 50% reduction, was not unreasonable in the particular circumstances of the case. The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate unreasonableness or justify the proposed 1% levy. The Court confirms the amount as reasonable and valid under s 94B(3).

Court Disposition

The appeal is upheld. Development consent is granted subject to specified conditions including the s 94 contribution.

Orders

  • The appeal in respect of the property known as number 40 Gurney Crescent, lot 2 Seaforth, is upheld.
  • Development application number 6407 submitted to Manly Council and as amended and shown in exhibits 0 and P is determined by the granting of consent, subject to the conditions contained in annexure A.