Planning disputes
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| Wenli Wang v North Sydney Council [2018] NSWLEC 122 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | Refused | Single dwelling | Council | 22 Aug 2018 | DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – appeal against Council’s refusal of development application for demolition of existing two storey residential dwelling and construction of three storey residential dwelling – effect of a restrictive covenant – weight to be afforded to a covenant where it is set aside by planning instrument – assessment of view loss |
| Spring v North Sydney Council [2018] NSWSC 463 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWSC | Dismissed | Single dwelling | Council | 6 Apr 2018 | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for adjournment – where adjournment is sought so that a development application can be assessed by a new independent planning panel – whether the planning panel obviates the need for a s 88K application – the new planning system is “not an appropriate reason” to adjourn the plaintiff’s s 88K application – the absence of prejudice to the defendant is not enough to allow the plaintiff’s application to proceed DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – Environmental Planning and |
| North Sydney Council v North Sydney Leagues Club Ltd [2017] NSWLEC 69 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | — | — | — | 14 June 2017 | APPEAL – appeal on question of law against Commissioner’s decision– refurbishment of registered club premises; hours of operation and patron numbers – use of outdoor area (part of former bowling green) for dining – three grounds of appeal – incorrect interpretation of provisions of the applicable Local Environment Plan (Ground 1); manifestly unreasonable decision (Ground 2); and denial of procedural fairness (Ground 3) APPEAL – Ground 1 – cl 2.5 of the applicable Local Environment Plan provides |
| North Sydney Council v North Sydney Leagues Club Limited (No 2) [2016] NSWLEC 78 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | Interlocutory | Licensed premises | Mixed | 4 July 2016 | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: application for adjournment of the proceedings – respondent seeking development consent to regularise works and use of premises – principles to be applied – conditions imposed. |
| North Sydney Council v North Sydney Leagues Club Limited [2016] NSWLEC 22 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | — | — | — | 21 Mar 2016 | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: application for adjournment of the proceedings – respondent seeking development consent to regularise works and use of premises – principles to be applied – costs – directions. |
| North Sydney Council v Perini (No 2) [2013] NSWLEC 91 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | Upheld | Single dwelling | Council | 26 June 2013 | SENTENCE: breach of development consent - dwelling built other than in conformity with consent - relevant sentencing principles - state of mind of offender at the time of the commission of the offence - reliance on advice and expertise of third parties - environmental harm caused by the commission of the offence - whether appropriate to impose fine but record no conviction - conviction recorded and fine imposed - costs ordered. |
| North Sydney Council v Perini [2012] NSWLEC 239 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | Interlocutory | Single dwelling | Applicant | 22 Oct 2012 | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - application to re-open to adduce further evidence - application made after |
| North Sydney Council v Gilmour [2009] NSWLEC 93 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | Upheld | Single dwelling | Council | 10 June 2009 | CIVIL ENFORCEMENT :- exercise of discretion to enforce order under Local Government Act 1993 and condition of development consent under Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 |
| Georgakis v North Sydney Council [2004] NSWLEC 123 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | — | — | — | 6 Apr 2004 | Development Application :- Proximity to transport service Development standards Prohibition on development |
| North Sydney Council v O'Hara (Costs) [2003] NSWLEC 280 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | Costs | Other | Council | 19 Nov 2003 | Costs :- whether disentitling conduct by successful party |
| North Sydney Council v O'Hara [2003] NSWLEC 103 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | Interlocutory | — | — | 22 Apr 2003 | Practice and Procedure :- production of documents - exhibits to be made available |
| North Sydney Council v O'Hara [2003] NSWLEC 105 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | — | — | — | 18 Mar 2003 | Practice and Procedure :- vacation of |
| North Sydney Council v O'Hara [2002] NSWLEC 239 | NSW | North Sydney Council | NSWLEC | Dismissed | — | Council | 11 Dec 2002 | Practice and Procedure :- application for adjournment and disqualification |