McLain v Hunters Hill Council [2011] NSWLEC 1390

McLain v Hunters Hill Council [2011] NSWLEC 1390

The development provides an appropriate interface between the medium density and residential zones, complies with the planning controls, achieves objectives for transition of scale and density, and adverse impacts on heritage items and amenity are satisfactorily addressed. The appeal is upheld and development...

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Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 December 2011
Procedural Posture
Development Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal upheld; development consent granted
Legal Topics
['demolition of Dwelling Houses' 'construction of Residential Flat Building' 'interface Between Medium Density and Residential Zones' 'heritage and Conservation Areas' 'visual Impact and Streetscape' 'drainage and Sustainability' 'internal Amenity Impacts']
['planning and Environment Law'] ['demolition of Dwelling Houses' 'construction of Residential Flat Building' 'interface Between Medium Density and Residential Zones' 'heritage and Conservation Areas' 'visual Impact and Streetscape' 'drainage and Sustainability' 'internal Amenity Impacts']

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Procedural Posture

Development Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the development is an appropriate interface between the medium density zone and the residential zone' 'Relationship with adjoining conservation area and heritage items' 'Compliance with planning controls including height, floor space, setbacks, solar access, landscaping, drainage, privacy, and amenity']

Ratio Decidendi

The development provides an appropriate interface between the medium density and residential zones, complies with the planning controls, achieves objectives for transition of scale and density, and adverse impacts on heritage items and amenity are satisfactorily addressed. The appeal is upheld and development consent is granted subject to conditions.

Court Disposition

Appeal upheld; development consent granted

Orders

  • ['The appeal is upheld.' 'Development consent is granted to development application number 2010/1085 for the demolition of dwelling houses and construction of a medium density residential flat development containing six units with basement parking at 25-27 Ryde Road, Hunters Hill, subject to the conditions in...