Cracknell & Lonergan Architects Pty Ltd v Leichhardt Council [2015] NSWLEC 1089

Land and Environment Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Cracknell & Lonergan Architects Pty Ltd v Leichhardt Council [2015] NSWLEC 1089 Hearing dates: 15-18 December 2014, 17 February 2015 Date of orders: 09 April 2015 Decision date: 09 April 2015 Jurisdiction: Class 1 Before: Pearson C Decision: 1.The appeal is dismissed. 2.Development application D/2013/391 for alterations and additions to an existing building and conversion to residential units with basement car parking at 155-157 Balmain Road Leichhardt is refused. 3.The exhibits are returned except for exhibits A, B, C, 1 and 7 are returned. Catchwords: DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – Conversion of warehouse building to residential use – Non compliance with floor space ratio and landscaping requirements - Whether alteration of building Legislation Cited: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Leichhardt Local Environmental Plan 2000 Leichhardt Local Environmental Plan 2013 Cases Cited: Botany Bay City Council v Workmate Abrasives Pty Ltd (2004) 138 LGERA 120 Botany Bay City Council v Parangool Pty Ltd [209] NSWLEC 198 Coorey v Municipality of Hunters Hill [2013] NSWLEC 1187 Cracknell & Lonergan Architects Pty Ltd v Leichhardt Council [2006] NSWLEC 328 Cracknell & Lonergan Architects Pty Ltd v Leichhardt Council [2012] NSWLEC 194 House of Peace Pty Ltd v Bankstown City Council [2000] NSWCA 44 Jojeni Investments Pty Ltd v Mosman Municipal Council [2014] NSWLEC 120 Luna Moon Pty Ltd v Leichhardt Council [2005] NSWLEC 566 MM & SW Enterprises Pty Ltd v Strathfield Council (2010) 172 LGERA 125 Modog Pty Ltd v Leichhardt Municipal Council [2006] NSWLEC 489 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Cracknell & Lonergan Architects Pty Ltd (Applicant) Leichhardt Council (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Mr P Tomasetti SC (Applicant) Ms A Hemmings (Respondent)