K Z Holdings Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council [2015] NSWLEC 1181

K Z Holdings Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council [2015] NSWLEC 1181

The Court was satisfied, after the site inspection, expert evidence and computer generated modelling based on accurate levels, that the proposed modifications would not detract from the heritage significance of the item or the Woollahra Heritage Conservation Area. The addition would not be discernible above the front parapet from across Grosvenor Street, any visibility through the balustrades would have negligible heritage impact, and retention of flashing was sufficient in the circumstances to allow interpretation of the original roof form given the earlier approval to remove and lower the roof. With amended rear roof pitch and setback conditions resolving planning concerns, consent...

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 May 2015
Procedural Posture
Class 1 Appeal Against Woollahra Municipal Council's Refusal of Modification Application No. 371/2011/3 Under S 97 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 / Final Orders After Mandatory Conciliation Conference Was Terminated and the Matter Proceeded to Hearing
Outcome
Appeal upheld; Modification Application No. 371/2011/3 approved subject to modification conditions and consolidated conditions of consent.
Legal Topics
['modification Application for Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling' 'visual Impact on Heritage Conservation Area' 'development Control Plan Objectives and Controls' 'heritage Significance of Principal Building Form' 'amenity Impacts Including Bulk, Scale, Privacy and Solar Access']
['planning and Environment' 'heritage Conservation' 'development Consent Modification'] ['modification Application for Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling' 'visual Impact on Heritage Conservation Area' 'development Control Plan Objectives and Controls' 'heritage Significance of Principal Building Form' 'amenity Impacts Including Bulk, Scale, Privacy and Solar Access']

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Procedural Posture

Class 1 Appeal Against Woollahra Municipal Council's Refusal of Modification Application No. 371/2011/3 Under S 97 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 / Final Orders After Mandatory Conciliation Conference Was Terminated and the Matter Proceeded to Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the proposed modifications would adversely affect the heritage significance of the Woollahra Heritage Conservation Area or the significant item at 37 Grosvenor Street, Woollahra.' 'Whether the first floor addition and modified deck above the principal building form would be sufficiently screened by the front parapet and have acceptable visual impact from Grosvenor Street.' 'Whether removal or modification of the original roof form would still allow interpretation of the original single storey principal building form.' 'Whether rear additions should maintain the approved southern side setback and amended fenestration to address planning and amenity concerns.']

Ratio Decidendi

The Court was satisfied, after the site inspection, expert evidence and computer generated modelling based on accurate levels, that the proposed modifications would not detract from the heritage significance of the item or the Woollahra Heritage Conservation Area. The addition would not be discernible above the front parapet from across Grosvenor Street, any visibility through the balustrades would have negligible heritage impact, and retention of flashing was sufficient in the circumstances to allow interpretation of the original roof form given the earlier approval to remove and lower the roof. With amended rear roof pitch and setback conditions resolving planning concerns, consent...

Court Disposition

Appeal upheld; Modification Application No. 371/2011/3 approved subject to modification conditions and consolidated conditions of consent.

Orders

  • ['The appeal is upheld.' "Modification Application No. 371/2011/3 for alterations and additions to a dwelling at 37 Grosvenor Street, Woollahra is determined by approval subject to the modification conditions in Annexure 'A' and the consolidated conditions of consent in Annexure 'B'." 'All exhibits except 1, A and B...