Jones v Mosman Municipal Council [2006] NSWLEC 40

Jones v Mosman Municipal Council [2006] NSWLEC 40

The appeal is upheld and conditions of development consent for the Buena Vista Hotel are amended to incorporate specific measures to ameliorate noise impacts, including earlier closure of bi-fold windows, installation of self-closing devices, limits on courtyard use, mandatory carpeting to reduce acoustic impact, and rectification of certain architectural features, in accordance with the evidence and agreements reached on site.

Parties
Applicant: Michael Jones; Respondent: Mosman Municipal Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 January 2006
Procedural Posture
Appeal Pursuant to S 96 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 / Ex Tempore Judgment on Modification Appeal
Outcome
Appeal upheld; conditions amended
Legal Topics
Development Consent Modification, Noise Control, Licensed Premises
Planning and Environment Development Consent Modification Noise Control Licensed Premises

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Parties

Michael Jones

Applicant

Mosman Municipal Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Pursuant to S 96 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 / Ex Tempore Judgment on Modification Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conditions imposed by Mosman Municipal Council regarding noise amelioration for the Buena Vista Hotel should be modified on a s 96 application
  2. 2 Jurisdiction of the Court to impose conditions relating to noise from the operation of licensed premises

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is upheld and conditions of development consent for the Buena Vista Hotel are amended to incorporate specific measures to ameliorate noise impacts, including earlier closure of bi-fold windows, installation of self-closing devices, limits on courtyard use, mandatory carpeting to reduce acoustic impact, and rectification of certain architectural features, in accordance with the evidence and agreements reached on site.

Court Disposition

Appeal upheld; conditions amended

Orders

  • The appeal is upheld.
  • The conditions for Development Application 8.2003.284.1 for the Buena Vista Hotel at 76 Middle Head Road, Mosman are modified as per Annexure A.