Nasip v Central Coast Council [2024] NSWLEC 1807

Nasip v Central Coast Council [2024] NSWLEC 1807

The DCO was validly issued because the retaining walls exceeded 600mm, were not exempt, and were constructed without required development consent or certification. The applicant failed to establish grounds to revoke or modify the order; demolition is warranted due to unresolved hazard risks.

Parties
Applicant: Salih Nasip; Respondent: Central Coast Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Development Control Order (demolish Works) / Final Judgment After Contested Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Development Control Orders, Demolition Orders, Retaining Walls, Exempt Development, Planning Consent Requirements

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Parties

Salih Nasip

Applicant

Central Coast Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Development Control Order (demolish Works) / Final Judgment After Contested Hearing

  1. 1 Whether the retaining walls required development consent
  2. 2 Whether the development control order (DCO) should be revoked or modified
  3. 3 Whether the retaining walls are exempt development under the Codes SEPP

Ratio Decidendi

The DCO was validly issued because the retaining walls exceeded 600mm, were not exempt, and were constructed without required development consent or certification. The applicant failed to establish grounds to revoke or modify the order; demolition is warranted due to unresolved hazard risks.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.
  • The exhibits are returned with the exception of Exhibit A, B, and 1