Norman McDonald & Anor v Central Coast Council [2017] NSWLEC 1207

Norman McDonald & Anor v Central Coast Council [2017] NSWLEC 1207

There is no adverse impact on the heritage qualities or character of the Avoca Beach Theatre, as the existing building is retained and its key heritage elements preserved. The parking shortfall of 33 spaces can be accommodated within available public parking in the vicinity, outside peak Sunday summer periods, with a condition imposed to limit cinema patronage at peak times. The terms of the Voluntary Planning Agreement regarding parking are given no weight due to uncertainty of benefit realisation. The proposal complies with relevant planning controls and development consent is granted.

Parties
Applicant: Norman Augustus McDonald Hunter and Beth Janine Hunter; Respondent: Central Coast Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Refusal of Development Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal upheld; development application approved subject to conditions of consent.
Legal Topics
Development Application, Heritage Impact, Car Parking Requirements, Mixed Use Development
Planning and Environment Development Application Heritage Impact Car Parking Requirements Mixed Use Development

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Parties

Norman Augustus McDonald Hunter and Beth Janine Hunter

Applicant

Central Coast Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Refusal of Development Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed development adversely impacts the heritage qualities and character of the Avoca Beach Theatre
  2. 2 Whether the proposal provides sufficient car parking
  3. 3 Whether the terms of the Voluntary Planning Agreement should be given weight in assessment of parking

Ratio Decidendi

There is no adverse impact on the heritage qualities or character of the Avoca Beach Theatre, as the existing building is retained and its key heritage elements preserved. The parking shortfall of 33 spaces can be accommodated within available public parking in the vicinity, outside peak Sunday summer periods, with a condition imposed to limit cinema patronage at peak times. The terms of the Voluntary Planning Agreement regarding parking are given no weight due to uncertainty of benefit realisation. The proposal complies with relevant planning controls and development consent is granted.

Court Disposition

Appeal upheld; development application approved subject to conditions of consent.

Orders

  • The appeal is upheld.
  • Development Application No. 42661/2012 for proposed alterations and additions to the existing Avoca Beach Theatre for a mixed use development, at 69-71 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach, is approved, subject to the conditions of consent at Annexure "A".