Gary Saunders & Anor v Hunters Hill Council [2017] NSWLEC 1705

Land and Environment Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Gary Saunders & Anor v Hunters Hill Council [2017] NSWLEC 1705 Hearing dates: 28 and 29 September 2017 Date of orders: 12 December 2017 Decision date: 12 December 2017 Jurisdiction: Class 1 Before: Smithson C Decision: 1. The appeal is dismissed. 2. Development Application DA 2016/1172 for demolition of the existing dwelling house and construction of a new dwelling house and pool at 18 Richmond Crescent, Hunters Hill is refused. 3. The exhibits, except Exhibits A and 6, are returned. Catchwords: DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – heritage value of existing cottage; contribution of cottage to two conservation areas; impact on streetscape and character; alternative options to preserve building; whether 'contributory item'; meaning of 'Conservation Area – Landscape'; public interest; precedent Legislation Cited: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Land and Environment Court Act 1979 Hunters Hill Local Environmental Plan 2012 Cases Cited: Dove & Lee Investments Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council [2013] NSWLEC 1184 Helou v Strathfield Municipal Council [2006] NSWLEC 66 One Three Pty Ltd v Manly [2012] NSWLEC 1191 Texts Cited: Hunters Hill Consolidated Development Control Plan 2013 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Gary Saunders (First Applicant) Lynne Saunders (Second Applicant) Hunters Hill Council (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Mr C McEwen SC (Applicants) Mr M Staunton (Respondent)