Zreco Project Management v Burwood Council [2003] NSWLEC 316

Zreco Project Management v Burwood Council [2003] NSWLEC 316

The proposal is refused primarily because the resulting overshadowing of courtyards both within the proposed development and on adjoining properties would result in substantially less than the desirable minimum standard of solar access, which is considered fatal to the application.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
09 September 2003
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Refusal of Development Application / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; development application refused
Legal Topics
['development Application' 'streetscape' 'character' 'privacy' 'solar Access']
['planning and Environment'] ['development Application' 'streetscape' 'character' 'privacy' 'solar Access']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Refusal of Development Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the proposal adversely impacts streetscape and character' 'Whether the proposal results in loss of privacy and solar access to adjoining properties' 'Whether the internal amenity of the proposed development is satisfactory']

Ratio Decidendi

The proposal is refused primarily because the resulting overshadowing of courtyards both within the proposed development and on adjoining properties would result in substantially less than the desirable minimum standard of solar access, which is considered fatal to the application.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; development application refused

Orders

  • ['The appeal is dismissed.' 'The development application for the erection of six townhouses at 136 Burwood Road Croydon Park is refused.' 'Exhibit B, the plans, is retained.']