Perry Properties Pty Ltd v Ashfield Municipal Council [2000] NSWLEC 188

Reported Decision : (2000) 110 LGERA 345

Land and Environment Court of New South Wales

CITATION : Perry Properties Pty Ltd v Ashfield Municipal Council [2000] NSWLEC 188 APPLICANT Perry Properties Pty Ltd PARTIES : RESPONDENT Ashfield Municipal Council FILE NUMBER(S) : 10513A of 1999 CORAM: Cowdroy J KEY ISSUES: Section 56A Appeal :- Brothel - finding of widespread adverse community reaction to the development resulting in great offence - offence based upon fear of inappropriate behaviour of sex workers and patrons - factual finding that there was no basis for such concern - adverse community reaction based upon unsubstantiated fear - fear without basis insufficient to constitute social impact - error of law - appeal upheld LEGISLATION CITED: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Croucher v Fairfield City Council (1997) NSWLEC 88; Fairfield City Council v Liu NSWCA no 40043 of 1998; Hope v Bathurst City Council (1980) 144 CLR 1; Kulin Holdings Pty Ltd v Penrith City Council [1999] NSWLEC 157; CASES CITED: Liu v Fairfield City Council No 10384 of 1996; NSWLEC 272; McDonald Industries Limited v Sydney City Council (1979-81) 43 LGRA 428 ; Randwick Municipal Council v Manousaki (1988) 66 LGRA 330 (CA) ; Rendell v Release on Licence Board (1987) 10 NSWLR 499 ; The Australian Gas Light Co v The Valuer General (1940) 40 SR 126; Venus Enterprises Pty Limited v Parramatta City Council (1981) 43 LGRA 67 DATES OF HEARING: 11/08/00 DATE OF JUDGMENT: 09/21/2000