Bruce Kerr Pty Ltd v Central Coast Council [2016] NSWLEC 1598

Land and Environment Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Bruce Kerr Pty Ltd v Central Coast Council [2016] NSWLEC 1598 Hearing dates: 5, 6 and 7 September 2016 Date of orders: 15 December 2016 Decision date: 15 December 2016 Jurisdiction: Class 1 Before: Chilcott C Decision: The Court orders:

(1) The appeal is dismissed. (2) Development consent for subdivision of land at 18-22 Allawa Close, Bensville under DA 11.2015.48003.1. is refused (3) The exhibits are returned. Catchwords: APPEAL: Development application for subdivision of land from one to nine lots – offer to dedicate land as open space – contributions payable – coastal open space strategy – IDO No. 122 clause 18. Legislation Cited: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1997 Land and Environment Court Act 1979 Central Coast Local Environment Plan 2012 Gosford Interim Development Order No. 122 1979 Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 Cases Cited: Codlea Pty Ltd v Byron Shire Council (1999) 105 LGERA 370; [1999] NSWCA 399. Momcilovic v The Queen (2011) 85 ALJR 957 Stockland v Manly Council (2004) 136 LGERA 254; [2004] NSWLEC 472 Wehbe v Pittwater Council (2007) 156 LGERA 446; [2007] NSWLEC 827 Texts Cited: Coastal and Open Space Strategy (COSS) 2010 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Bruce Kerr Pty Ltd Central Coast Council Representation: Counsel: Mr Peter Rigg (Applicant) Mr Clifford Ireland, SC(Respondent)