Williams v Blue Mountains City Council [2001] NSWLEC 73

Williams v Blue Mountains City Council [2001] NSWLEC 73

The sediment pond and associated works as constructed are 'works' and not 'buildings' under the Act. Binding authorities dictate such items do not attract building certificate provisions, and the court should therefore decline the declarations and order sought.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 April 2001
Procedural Posture
Class 4 Proceedings / Final Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
['building Certificates' 'characterisation of Structures' 'development Consent' 'council Orders']
['planning Law' 'local Government Law'] ['building Certificates' 'characterisation of Structures' 'development Consent' 'council Orders']

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Procedural Posture

Class 4 Proceedings / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether the sediment pond and associated works constitute a 'building' under section 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979" "Whether the applicant's building certificate application was properly made under the Act" 'Whether the court should grant declaratory orders and mandamus']

Ratio Decidendi

The sediment pond and associated works as constructed are 'works' and not 'buildings' under the Act. Binding authorities dictate such items do not attract building certificate provisions, and the court should therefore decline the declarations and order sought.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • ['The application for declaratory orders and mandamus is dismissed.' 'The exhibits may be returned.']