RNB 49 Drumalbyn Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council [2018] NSWLEC 1302

Land and Environment Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: RNB 49 Drumalbyn Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council [2018] NSWLEC 1302 Hearing dates: 8 June 2018 Date of orders: 10 July 2018 Decision date: 22 June 2018 Jurisdiction: Class 1 Before: Dickson C Decision: (1) The listing on 11 July 2018 is vacated; (2) The appeal is upheld; (3) Development consent for demolition of existing structures, construction of a new residential flat building, strata subdivision, landscaping and site works at 49 Drumalbyn Road, Bellevue Hill is granted, subject to the conditions at Annexure 'A' to this judgment; (4) The exhibits are returned with the exception of Exhibit 2 and J. Catchwords: DEVELOPMENT APPEAL: Demolition of existing residential flat building – construction of new apartments – amended plans – experts now agreed on planning and arboriculture matters - potential impact of excavation and works on adjoining neighbours– application of condition for contribution to affordable housing. Legislation Cited: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 Land and Environment Court Act 1979 Cases Cited: Ashfield Municipal Council v Armstrong [2002] 122 LGRA 105 Fodor Investments v Hornsby Shire Council [2005] NSWLEC 71 Futurespace Pty Ltd v Ku-ring-gai Council (2009) 169 LGERA 153 Hampstead Home Units Pty Limited v Woollahra Municipal Council [2016] NSWLEC 169 Lake Macquarie City Council v Hammersmith Management Pty Ltd [2003] NSWCA 313; 132 LGERA 225 Telstra Corporation Limited v Hornsby Shire Council [2006] NSWLEC 133 Walker Corporation Pty Limited v Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority [2004] NSWLEC 315 Weal v Bathurst City Council [2000] NSWCA 88 Category: Principal judgment Parties: RNB 49 Drumalbyn Pty Ltd (Applicant) Woollahra Municipal Council (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: A Galasso SC (Applicant)