Azzopardi v Waverley Council [2006] NSWLEC 682

Azzopardi v Waverley Council [2006] NSWLEC 682

The application does not merit consent as it fails to comply with prescribed maximum side wall height of 3.6m and maximum roof pitch of 35% under the DCP, resulting in excessive bulk and inconsistency with the desired future character, amenity and compatibility aims under the planning controls.

Parties
Applicant: Tim Azzopardi; Respondent: Waverley Council
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 November 2006
Procedural Posture
Development Application Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Development Control, Interpretation of Planning Instruments, Amenity Impacts, Building Height and Bulk

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Parties

Tim Azzopardi

Applicant

Waverley Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Development Application Appeal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the proposed garage/attic complies with Waverley DCP 2, Amendment 5, in terms of side wall height and roof pitch
  2. 2 Interpretation of side wall height provisions in laneway development controls
  3. 3 Whether the proposal is compatible with desired future character and amenity provisions

Ratio Decidendi

The application does not merit consent as it fails to comply with prescribed maximum side wall height of 3.6m and maximum roof pitch of 35% under the DCP, resulting in excessive bulk and inconsistency with the desired future character, amenity and compatibility aims under the planning controls.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.
  • Development consent to DA 171/06 for the construction of a single garage including attic space at 58 Alt Street, Queens Park, is refused.