Sector 7F Pty Ltd v Parramatta City Council [2001] NSWLEC 284

Sector 7F Pty Ltd v Parramatta City Council [2001] NSWLEC 284

The proposal does not comply with the mandatory urban design controls of REP 28 and related DCP, particularly regarding street alignment, façade height, and screening of parking; it also fails to meet Council's flood policy requirements for developments on flood liable land. The non-compliance with these controls, together with unacceptable overshadowing and visual impact, requires refusal of consent and dismissal of the appeal.

Parties
Applicant: Sector 7F Pty Limited; Respondent: Parramatta City Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 December 2001
Procedural Posture
Development Application Appeal / Judgment Appeal From Refusal of Consent (class 1)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; development application refused.
Legal Topics
Development Applications, Urban Design Controls, Flood Policy, Regional Environmental Plan, Development Control Plan
Planning Law Environmental Law Development Applications Urban Design Controls Flood Policy Regional Environmental Plan Development Control Plan

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Parties

Sector 7F Pty Limited

Applicant

Parramatta City Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Development Application Appeal / Judgment Appeal From Refusal of Consent (class 1)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed development complies with Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No.28 (REP 28) including zone objectives, urban design criteria, and development controls
  2. 2 Whether the proposal complies with flood management policies relevant to the site
  3. 3 Whether the bulk, scale and design of the proposed development are acceptable including impacts on amenity, overshadowing, and neighbourhood character

Ratio Decidendi

The proposal does not comply with the mandatory urban design controls of REP 28 and related DCP, particularly regarding street alignment, façade height, and screening of parking; it also fails to meet Council's flood policy requirements for developments on flood liable land. The non-compliance with these controls, together with unacceptable overshadowing and visual impact, requires refusal of consent and dismissal of the appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; development application refused.

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.
  • The development application is determined by refusal of consent.