Wimbledon 1963 Pty Ltd v Northern Beaches Council [2024] NSWLEC 1224

Land and Environment Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Wimbledon 1963 Pty Ltd v Northern Beaches Council [2024] NSWLEC 1224 Hearing dates: 13 & 14 November 2023 Date of orders: 30 April 2024 Decision date: 30 April 2024 Jurisdiction: Class 1 Before: Byrne AC Decision: The Court orders that: (1) The Appeal is dismissed. (2) Development consent for development application No DA2022/1494 for demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwelling and swimming pool incorporating retention of existing tennis court on land at 2A Allen Avenue, Bilgola Beach, NSW 2017, being Lot 20 DP 11978 and Lot A in DP 379490, is refused. (3) Exhibits returned except Exhibit H. Catchwords: DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – demolition and construct new 4 storey dwelling - existing tennis court - height standard breach - whether cl 4.6 request should be allowed - desired future character - landscaping & setbacks - DCP non-compliances - environmentally sensitive location – heritage listed trees – Bilgola beach area - view and amenity impacts to neighbours - public interest Legislation Cited: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, ss 4.15, 4.16, 8.7 Land and Environment Court Act 1979, s34AA Pittwater Local Environmental Plan 2014, cl 4.3, 4.6 Pittwater 21 Development Control Plan 2014, A4.3 Cases Cited: Deancliff Developments v Hornsby Shire Council (2005) 141 LGERA 362; [2005] NSWCA 271 Initial Action P/L v Woollahra MC (2018) 236 LGERA 256; [2018] NSWLEC 118 Merman v Wollahra Municipal Council [2021] NSWLEC 1582 RebelHM Neutral Bay Pty Ltd v North Sydney Council [2019] NSWCA 130 Throsby & Anor v Pittwater Council [2015] NSWLEC 1471 Wehbe v Pittwater Council (2007) 156 LGERA 446; [2007] NSWLEC 827 Zhang v Canterbury Council (2001) 51 NSWLR 589 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Wimbledon 1963 Pty Ltd (Applicant) Northern Beaches Council (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: A Galasso SC (Applicant) R O'Gorman Hughes (Respondent)