Ham v Mosman Municipal Council [2018] NSWLEC 1672

Ham v Mosman Municipal Council [2018] NSWLEC 1672

The appeal is upheld and development consent is granted as the proposed development is permissible in the R2 Low Density Residential zone and the agreement between the parties is a decision the Court could make in the proper exercise of its functions.

Parties
Applicant: Kiam Ham; Respondent: Mosman Municipal Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 December 2018
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Development Application Refusal / Disposition After Conciliation Conference
Outcome
Appeal upheld; development consent granted subject to conditions
Legal Topics
Development Applications, Conciliation Conference, Development Consent, Demolition and Construction of Dwelling

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Parties

Kiam Ham

Applicant

Mosman Municipal Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Development Application Refusal / Disposition After Conciliation Conference

  1. 1 Whether the refusal of development application 8.2018.15.1 by Mosman Municipal Council should be upheld or overturned
  2. 2 Whether the Court should grant development consent after agreement between parties at a conciliation conference

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is upheld and development consent is granted as the proposed development is permissible in the R2 Low Density Residential zone and the agreement between the parties is a decision the Court could make in the proper exercise of its functions.

Court Disposition

Appeal upheld; development consent granted subject to conditions

Orders

  • The applicant is granted leave to rely on the approved plans and documentation in Annexure A.
  • Appeal upheld.