Durbin v Ashfield Council [2004] NSWLEC 686

Durbin v Ashfield Council [2004] NSWLEC 686

The Court dismissed the appeal because, without the approved 1.8 metre screen extension, most active areas of No. 8's rear yard would be visible from the elevated proposed deck, and the proposed slatted screen would compromise privacy. The vegetation relied on by the applicant was not secured by the original consent and could be removed. Having regard to the applicable privacy controls and the prior mediation agreement, the approved physical screen was a reasonable requirement and there was no sufficient justification for the s 96 modification.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 November 2004
Procedural Posture
Development Application: S 96 Appeal to Amend Development Consent / Ex Tempore Judgment on Appeal From Refusal of S 96 Application
Outcome
Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['development Consent Modification' 'privacy' 'overlooking' 'residential Amenity' 'development Consent Conditions']
['planning and Environment Law'] ['development Consent Modification' 'privacy' 'overlooking' 'residential Amenity' 'development Consent Conditions']

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Procedural Posture

Development Application: S 96 Appeal to Amend Development Consent / Ex Tempore Judgment on Appeal From Refusal of S 96 Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether modification of development consent No. 10.2003.301.1 by amending condition 6(a) and deleting condition 6(b) would result in unacceptable overlooking to the private outdoor open space of the adjoining property.' 'Whether modification of the consent was in the public interest having regard to the circumstances leading to the granting of the consent, including mediation and agreed privacy conditions.']

Ratio Decidendi

The Court dismissed the appeal because, without the approved 1.8 metre screen extension, most active areas of No. 8's rear yard would be visible from the elevated proposed deck, and the proposed slatted screen would compromise privacy. The vegetation relied on by the applicant was not secured by the original consent and could be removed. Having regard to the applicable privacy controls and the prior mediation agreement, the approved physical screen was a reasonable requirement and there was no sufficient justification for the s 96 modification.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • ['The appeal is dismissed.' 'The exhibits are returned to the parties except for Exhibits 1, 2 and Exhibit A.']