Stonecost Pty Ltd v Manly Council [2003] NSWLEC 315

Stonecost Pty Ltd v Manly Council [2003] NSWLEC 315

The Court found that the proposed modification did relate to substantially the same development, as the building configuration remained unchanged and the intent of original noise control conditions was addressed through agreed acoustic measures. The extended trading hours were allowed, subject to stringent noise mitigation requirements and a 12-month trial period, as there was no substantive evidence linking the hotel to increased antisocial behaviour.

Parties
Applicant: Stonecost Pty Ltd; Respondent: Manly Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal upheld
Legal Topics
Development Consent, Modification of Consent, Hotel Operating Hours, Noise Amenity, Antisocial Behaviour
Planning Law Environmental Law Development Consent Modification of Consent Hotel Operating Hours Noise Amenity Antisocial Behaviour

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Parties

Stonecost Pty Ltd

Applicant

Manly Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the modification relates to substantially the same development as previously approved
  2. 2 Noise amenity impacts on neighbouring residential properties
  3. 3 Antisocial behaviour associated with the extension of operating hours

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that the proposed modification did relate to substantially the same development, as the building configuration remained unchanged and the intent of original noise control conditions was addressed through agreed acoustic measures. The extended trading hours were allowed, subject to stringent noise mitigation requirements and a 12-month trial period, as there was no substantive evidence linking the hotel to increased antisocial behaviour.

Court Disposition

appeal upheld

Orders

  • The appeal is upheld.
  • The s 96(2) modification for alterations of the operating hours at the Steyne Hotel, Manly, is allowed subject to the conditions in Annexure A.