Development applications in North Sydney Council
We have no rezoning amendments on record for this council yet, but we track its development applications. The figures below are counted directly from the development application register over the last 12 months.
Development applications · last 12 months
Applications lodged in this council in the trailing 12 months, by current status. Counted directly from the development application register.
- Total lodged
- 399
- last 12 months
- Lodged
- 0
- Under assessment
- 71
- Determined
- 306
- Withdrawn
- 22
Decision speed
How quickly this council determines a development application, measured from lodgement to determination across every decided application that carries both dates.
- Median time to decision
- 73 days
- half are decided faster than this
- Average
- 87 days
- a few slow cases pull this up
- Based on
- 812
- determined applications
Planning disputes
20 on recordPlanning and environment court and tribunal matters naming North Sydney Council, newest first. Each links to the full public judgment.
| Matter | Court | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Spring v North Sydney Council [2018] NSWSC 463 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 | NSWSC | 6 Apr 2018 |
| North Sydney Council v North Sydney Leagues Club Ltd [2017] NSWLEC 69 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 | NSWLEC | 14 June 2017 |
| North Sydney Council v North Sydney Leagues Club Limited (No 2) [2016] NSWLEC 78 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. | NSWLEC | 4 July 2016 |
| North Sydney Council v North Sydney Leagues Club Limited [2016] NSWLEC 22 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. | NSWLEC | 21 Mar 2016 |
| North Sydney Council v Perini (No 2) [2013] NSWLEC 91 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. | NSWLEC | 26 June 2013 |
| North Sydney Council v Perini [2012] NSWLEC 239 PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - application to re-open to adduce further evidence - application made after | NSWLEC | 22 Oct 2012 |
| North Sydney Council v Gilmour [2009] NSWLEC 93 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 | NSWLEC | 10 June 2009 |
| Georgakis v North Sydney Council [2004] NSWLEC 123 Development Application :- Proximity to transport service Development standards Prohibition on development | NSWLEC | 6 Apr 2004 |
| North Sydney Council v O'Hara [2003] NSWLEC 103 Practice and Procedure :- production of documents - exhibits to be made available | NSWLEC | 22 Apr 2003 |
| North Sydney Council v O'Hara [2003] NSWLEC 105 Practice and Procedure :- vacation of | NSWLEC | 18 Mar 2003 |
| North Sydney Council v O'Hara [2002] NSWLEC 239 Practice and Procedure :- application for adjournment and disqualification | NSWLEC | 11 Dec 2002 |
| North Sydney Council v Pamela Plater [2002] NSWCA 225 Appeal against orders made pursuant to the slip rule, in substitution for orders previously made. | NSWCA | 23 Aug 2002 |
| North Sydney Council v O'Hara [2001] NSWLEC 286 Injunctions and Declarations :- variation of final orders. | NSWLEC | 27 Nov 2001 |
| North Sydney Council v O'Hara [2000] NSWLEC 248 Orders :- application for adjournment | NSWLEC | 23 Nov 2000 |
| Walker v North Sydney Council [2000] NSWLEC 211 Development :- refreshment room - refreshment room permissible with consent - local environmental plan seeking to ensure retention of neighbouring shops - development failing to comply with parking requirements of development control plan - draft local environmental plan prohibiting refreshment rooms in applicable zone. | NSWLEC | 11 Oct 2000 |
| Crosland v North Sydney Council [2000] NSWLEC 165 Question of Law :- whether proposed development permissible as a "health centre". | NSWLEC | 2 Aug 2000 |
| North Sydney Council v O'Hara [2000] NSWLEC 119 Costs :- notice of motion for costs - notice of motion for stay of Court's orders. | NSWLEC | 7 June 2000 |
| McKay v North Sydney Council [2000] NSWLEC 62 Question of Law :- whether prohibition or development standard - construction and interpretation | NSWLEC | 31 Mar 2000 |
| North Sydney Council v O'Hara [2000] NSWLEC 83 Orders :- Application for extension of time for compliance with orders | NSWLEC | 31 Mar 2000 |
| North Sydney Council v Louise O'Hara [1999] NSWLEC 265 Costs :- non-compliance - work to be carried out to make property structurally safe | NSWLEC | 29 Nov 1999 |
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How these numbers are computed
- Development applications are counted directly from the development application register over the trailing 12 months, grouped by their current canonical status. The full list is on the applications page.