Martin Morris & Jones Pty Ltd v Shoalhaven City Council [2012] NSWLEC 1280

Land and Environment Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Martin Morris & Jones Pty Ltd v Shoalhaven City Council [2012] NSWLEC 1280 Hearing dates: 30-31 May, 1, 6 June, 9 July 2012 Decision date: 10 October 2012 Jurisdiction: Class 1 Before: Pearson C Decision: See paragraph [119] Catchwords: DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - Retail liquor outlet - social and economic impacts Legislation Cited: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 1985 Cases Cited: Australian Leisure & Hospitality Group Pty Ltd & Anor v Dr Judith Stubbs & Anor [2012] NSWSC 225 Hoxton Park Residents Action Group Inc v Liverpool City Council (2011) 184 LGERA 104 Kulin Holdings Pty Ltd v Penrith City Council (1999) 103 LGERA 402 Milne v Minister for Planning (No 2) [2007] NSWLEC 66 New Century Developments Pty Ltd v Baulkham Hills Shire Council (2003) 127 LGERA 303 Randall Pty Ltd v Willoughby City Council (2005) 144 LGERA 119 Telstra Corporation Ltd v Hornsby Shire Council (2006) 146 LGERA 10 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Martin Morris & Jones Pty Ltd (Applicant) Shoalhaven City Council (Respondent) Representation: Counsel Mr C McEwen SC with Mr M Staunton (Applicant) Mr T Robertson SC with Mr J Lazarus (Respondent) Solicitors Corrs Chambers Westgarth Lawyers (Applicant) Sparke Helmore (Respondent) File Number(s): 11034 of 2011