Sutherland Shire Council v Nader [2007] NSWLEC 363

Sutherland Shire Council v Nader [2007] NSWLEC 363

Given the clear breach of development consent and significant adverse impacts, orders for demolition of unauthorised works are appropriate. The discretion to withhold such orders is not warranted as the breach is not merely technical, alternative restrictions do not adequately address the impacts, and the integrity of planning control must be upheld.

Parties
Applicant: Sutherland Shire Council; Respondent: Paul Nader; Respondent: Haifer Nader
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Enforcement / Class 4 Proceedings, Judgment on the Application for Orders for Demolition of Unauthorised Building Works
Outcome
Declaration granted as to unauthorised works. Orders for demolition in principle; final form and timing of orders to be determined after further evidence if needed.
Legal Topics
Unauthorised Building Works, Demolition Orders, Exercise of Discretion, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Planning and Environment Law Unauthorised Building Works Demolition Orders Exercise of Discretion Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

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Parties

Sutherland Shire Council

Applicant

Paul Nader

Respondent

Haifer Nader

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Enforcement / Class 4 Proceedings, Judgment on the Application for Orders for Demolition of Unauthorised Building Works

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the court should exercise its discretion to order demolition of unauthorised building works in breach of development consent and planning law
  2. 2 Whether alternative orders restricting roof access are sufficient

Ratio Decidendi

Given the clear breach of development consent and significant adverse impacts, orders for demolition of unauthorised works are appropriate. The discretion to withhold such orders is not warranted as the breach is not merely technical, alternative restrictions do not adequately address the impacts, and the integrity of planning control must be upheld.

Court Disposition

Declaration granted as to unauthorised works. Orders for demolition in principle; final form and timing of orders to be determined after further evidence if needed.

Orders

  • Declaration that unauthorised building works have been undertaken in breach of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
  • Demolition of unauthorised roof works to be ordered, with time frame and terms to be determined.