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NSW Land & Environment Court decisions — Class 1 (merit appeals) and Class 4 (civil enforcement). 188 judgments categorised by planning topic, updated automatically.

Class 1 Northern Beaches Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 30 June 2026
Henry Fraser Pty Ltd v Northern Beaches Council [2026] NSWLEC 1382

Before: Targett C

this appeal, (Mod2025/0488) made under s 4.55(1A) of the EPA Act, seeks to modify Condition 6 of the Original Consent to reduce the development contribution amount to $93,958 (Modification Application). The Court has power to dispose of these proceedings under its Class 1 jurisdiction pursuant to s ...

APPEAL — modification application — modification of condition imposed on the grant of consent — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Wollongong City Council Density / Bulk & ScaleHeritageCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingSubdivisionBushfire 30 June 2026
132Cordeaux Pty Ltd v Wollongong City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1394

Before: Porter C

This appeal is about whether the proposed earthworks related to a residential subdivision has detrimental impacts to the ridgeline as it relates to Mount Kembla and the Illawarra Escarpment, and adverse impacts to Aboriginal heritage significance of place and objects. The Applicant, 132Cordeaux Pty ...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – subdivision – Aboriginal heritage – Illawarra escarpment – zone objectives

Class 1 Inner West Council Views / View SharingOvershadowing / SolarTrees / LandscapingConciliation / Agreement 30 June 2026
Thiyagalingam v Inner West Council [2026] NSWLEC 1393

Before: Starr AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provision of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of Development Application No DA/2024/0843 for the construction of a new three-storey dwelling house, including new swimming pool and landscaping works (t...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — conciliation conference — agreement reached — orders made

Class 1 Georges River Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolition 30 June 2026
Encore Australia Management Pty Ltd v Georges River Council [2026] NSWLEC 1396

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – demolition – earthworks – construction of co-living housing and boarding house – contravention of height of building development standard – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – demolition – earthworks – construction of co-living housing and boarding house – contravention of height of building development standard – conciliation conference – agreement bet...

Class 1 Willoughby City Council HeightFloor Space / FSRViews / View SharingClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / Agreement 30 June 2026
Harding v Willoughby City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1395

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — residential development—alterations and additions — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — residential development—alterations and additions — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Hawkesbury City Council Conciliation / Agreement 29 May 2026
Liddell v Hawkesbury City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1314

Before: Walsh C

This appeal concerns a development control order issued by the respondent (Hawkesbury City Council (Council)) on 22 October 2025 (the order). The order was issued to the applicants in the appeal: Robert Paul Liddell and Patrick Saunders (applicants) pursuant to s 9.34(1)(a) of the Environmental Plan...

APPEAL — development control order — conciliation conference — agreement reached — order modified

Class 1 Blacktown City Council Density / Bulk & ScaleCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingFloodingConciliation / AgreementSubdivisionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 29 May 2026
Investment 8888 v Blacktown City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1315

Before: Moore AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against a deemed refusal by the Blacktown City Council (Respondent) of Development Application DA-25-01648 (DA) lodged with the Respondent on 7 October 2025. The DA sought c...

Development Application — Torrens title subdivision — conciliation — agreement reached — orders made

Class 1 Bayside Council Traffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 29 May 2026
Arcadia Construction (NSW) Pty Ltd v Bayside Council [2026] NSWLEC 1316

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal by Bayside Council of development application DA-2025/8 (the DA) for demolition of existing structures, tree removal, and construction of an 8 storey residential flat buildin...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – residential flat development – affordable housing – cl 4.6 variation of height of buildings development standard – orders

Class 1 Canterbury-Bankstown Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolition 29 May 2026
Stassos v Canterbury-Bankstown Council [2026] NSWLEC 1313

Before: Targett C

APPEAL – Development application - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

APPEAL – Development application - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

Class 4 Kiama Municipal Council (No 2) General 29 May 2026
John Bruce Grant v Kiama Municipal Council (No 2) [2026] NSWLEC 67

Before: Pepper J

CONTEMPT: non-compliance with court order to dismantle attractions and rides on land – continued use of attractions and rides – admission by contemnor of continued disobedience with court order – applicable legal principles – guilty of contempt.

CONTEMPT: non-compliance with court order to dismantle attractions and rides on land – continued use of attractions and rides – admission by contemnor of continued disobedience with court order – appl...

Class 1 Fairfield City Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 28 May 2026
La Luce 77 Pty Ltd v Fairfield City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1300

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – centre based childcare facility – emergency evacuation plan – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – centre based childcare facility – emergency evacuation plan – orders

Class 4 Malass Traffic / ParkingDemolition 28 May 2026
Strathfield Municipal Council v Malass [2026] NSWLEC 66

Before: Pritchard J

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – contempt – application to inspect respondent’s property pursuant to r 23.8 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) – whether s 169 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) applies – relationship between UCPR r 23.8 and s 169 of the Evidence Act – whether inspection for the pur

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – contempt – application to inspect respondent’s property pursuant to r 23.8 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) – whether s 169 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) appli...

Class 1 Central Coast Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 27 May 2026
PJM East Gosford CC Pty Ltd v Central Coast Council [2026] NSWLEC 1302

Before: Dickson C

MODIFICATION APPLICATION – Modification of a childcare centre – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – amended plans and documents - orders made.

MODIFICATION APPLICATION – Modification of a childcare centre – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – amended plans and documents - orders made.

Class 1 Georges River Council Traffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 26 May 2026
Marmak Holdings Pty Limited v Georges River Council [2026] NSWLEC 1299

Before: Porter C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – centre-based child care centre – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – centre-based child care centre – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Canterbury-Bankstown Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleHeritageCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 26 May 2026
JS Architects Pty Ltd v Canterbury-Bankstown Council [2026] NSWLEC 1298

Before: Pullinger AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), brought by JS Architects Pty Ltd (the Applicant), against the deemed refusal of Development Application DA-598/2025 (the DA) by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (the Respondent). At the date of its...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – residential apartment building development – in-fill affordable housing – cl 4.6 written request – minimum lot size – height of buildings – agreement between the parties – or...

Class 1 Woollahra Municipal Council Traffic / ParkingFloodingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 26 June 2026
Lewin Capital First Pty Ltd ATF Lewin Capital First Unit Trust v Woollahra Municipal Council [2026] NSWLEC 79

Before: Pritchard J

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for joinder pursuant to s 8.15(2)(a) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and r 6.24(1) of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 – whether issues of concern are not likely to be sufficiently addressed if applicant is not joined as a party – whet

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for joinder pursuant to s 8.15(2)(a) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and r 6.24(1) of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 – whether issues...

Class 4 Minister Administering the Housing Act 2001 Demolition 25 May 2026
Chi v Minister Administering the Housing Act 2001 [2026] NSWLEC 60

Before: Pritchard J

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Class 4 judicial review proceedings challenging proposed activity for social housing – applications for order that in the event that applicant unsuccessful in the proceedings, the Court not make an order for costs against the applicant – whether proceedings are brought in th

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Class 4 judicial review proceedings challenging proposed activity for social housing – applications for order that in the event that applicant unsuccessful in the proceedings,...

Class 4 Minister Administering the Housing Act 2001 (No 2) Overshadowing / SolarTraffic / Parking 25 May 2026
Chi v Minister Administering the Housing Act 2001 (No 2) [2026] NSWLEC 61

Before: Pritchard J

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Class 4 judicial review proceedings challenging proposed activity for social housing – admissibility of evidence – whether material before decision-maker – whether evidence otherwise relevant to ground of judicial review

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Class 4 judicial review proceedings challenging proposed activity for social housing – admissibility of evidence – whether material before decision-maker – whether evidence ot...

Class 1 Natural Resources Access Regulator Traffic / ParkingConciliation / Agreement 25 May 2026
Dalton v Natural Resources Access Regulator [2026] NSWLEC 1337

Before: Froh R

COSTS — notice of motion — Land and Environment Court Rule 3.7 — whether costs fair and reasonable

COSTS — notice of motion — Land and Environment Court Rule 3.7 — whether costs fair and reasonable

Class 1 Northern Beaches Council Character / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 25 June 2026
Rama Architects Pty Ltd v Northern Beaches Council [2026] NSWLEC 1374

Before: Walsh C

APPEAL – development application – multi-level residence – steep site – whether owner’s consent should be granted for road reservation works – extent of excavation – character compatibility – plan inconsistencies and sufficiency of information

APPEAL – development application – multi-level residence – steep site – whether owner’s consent should be granted for road reservation works – extent of excavation – character compatibility – plan inc...

Class 1 Canterbury Bankstown Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 25 June 2026
Shina v Canterbury Bankstown Council [2026] NSWLEC 1388

Before: Horton C

This appeal is brought under s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) following the refusal by Canterbury Bankstown Council of development application No DA-1404/2025 seeking consent for the demolition of structures and construction of a new two storey residence wi...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION: dwelling house development – conciliation conference – agreement between parties – orders

Class 1 Northern Beaches Council Floor Space / FSRTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 25 June 2026
Boulos v Northern Beaches Council [2026] NSWLEC 1386

Before: Miller AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) being an appeal against the refusal of Development Application No. DA/22/2024 for the demolition of existing structures, tree removal and construction of a two storey 92 place centre based child...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — centre based child care facility with basement parking — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Liverpool City Council HeightDensity / Bulk & ScaleOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolition 25 June 2026
Wellness 1 Pty Ltd v Liverpool City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1379

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of development application No. 548/2024 (the DA) for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a two storey centre-based childcare facility for 98 children wi...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — centre based child care facility — orders

Class 1 Eurobodalla Shire Council Character / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 25 June 2026
Canplay Pty Ltd v Eurobodalla Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1391

Before: Porter C

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER — Building Information Certificate — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER — Building Information Certificate — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Newcastle City Council Floor Space / FSRHeritageOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / Agreement 25 June 2026
Hogan v Newcastle City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1389

Before: Miller AC

This appeal concerns a development application (DA2025/00383) for co-living housing (10 rooms), alterations and additions and associated site works at 21 William Street, Hamilton (Lot 1 in Deposited Plan 113615) (the Site). The applicant lodged an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planni...

APPEAL — co-living housing — conciliation conference — agreement reached — orders made

Class 4 Khoury & Ors Conciliation / AgreementDemolition 25 June 2026
Curran v Khoury & Ors [2026] NSWLEC 80

Before: Beasley J

NOTICE OF MOTION — interlocutory injunction — seeking to injunct sale of property and to set aside consent orders — no serious question to be tried — ex-parte — allegations of fraud and misleading the Court — no notice to the Respondents — no notice to purchasers of property

NOTICE OF MOTION — interlocutory injunction — seeking to injunct sale of property and to set aside consent orders — no serious question to be tried — ex-parte — allegations of fraud and misleading the...

Class 1 Maitland City Council Conciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversity 24 June 2026
Boyce v Maitland City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1385

Before: Walsh C

APPEAL – development application – manufactured home estate – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

APPEAL – development application – manufactured home estate – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 4 Wu Long Dai (No 2) HeritageDemolition 24 June 2026
Burwood Council v Wu Long Dai (No 2) [2026] NSWLEC 77

Before: Pepper J

PROCEDURE: application to amend notice of motion and statement of charge in respect of proceedings for contempt – opposed by respondent – applicable legal principles – whether amendment substantial – whether amendment required to rectify defects in statement of charge – whether amendment would cause

PROCEDURE: application to amend notice of motion and statement of charge in respect of proceedings for contempt – opposed by respondent – applicable legal principles – whether amendment substantial – ...

Class 1 Randwick City Council Density / Bulk & ScaleSetbacksCharacter / StreetscapeOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 24 June 2026
CBR9 Pty Limited v Randwick City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1384

Before: Miller AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of Development Application DA/535/2025 which seeks consent, as amended, for demolition of existing buildings/structures, tree removal and construction of a ...

APPEAL — development application — shop top housing ­— bulk and scale — solar access — desired future character — tree removal

Class 1 Penrith City Council Density / Bulk & ScaleSetbacksCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingStormwater / Drainage 24 April 2026
Kape Development Pty Ltd v Penrith City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1210

Before: Dixon SC

APPEAL – development application – multi dwelling development – removal of trees – design and planning measures incorporated to reduce urban heat island effects – satisfaction of cl 7.30(3) of Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010

APPEAL – development application – multi dwelling development – removal of trees – design and planning measures incorporated to reduce urban heat island effects – satisfaction of cl 7.30(3) of Penrith...

Class 1 Ballina Shire Council Floor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 24 April 2026
Chase Bangalow Developments Pty Ltd v Ballina Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1223

Before: O’Neill C

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of Modification Application No 2006/12.5 (the application) to modify Development Consent No 2006/12 to extend the carpark, revegetate areas on the site, and...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Waverley Council Traffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / Agreement 24 April 2026
Whitehouse Properties Pty Ltd v Waverley Council [2026] NSWLEC 1212

Before: Miller AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) in respect of an application pursuant to s 4.56 to modify Development Consent No DA-626/2002 applying to the Beach Road Hotel, 99-111 Glenayr Avenue (also known as 71 Beach Roa...

APPEAL — modification application — licensed premises — conciliation conference — agreement reached — orders made

Class 1 Canterbury-Bankstown Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleSetbacksCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversity 24 April 2026
Salem v Canterbury-Bankstown Council [2026] NSWLEC 1221

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential development - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential development - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 Ku-ring-gai Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementBiodiversity 24 April 2026
Zhang v Ku-ring-gai Council [2026] NSWLEC 1222

Before: Washington C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – construction of a dual occupancy dwelling – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – construction of a dual occupancy dwelling – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Bayside Council Density / Bulk & ScaleNoise / AmenityConciliation / Agreement 24 April 2026
GDGA Investments Pty Ltd v Bayside Council [2026] NSWLEC 1220

Before: Young AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of Development Application No. DA-2025/66 (DA). The DA sought development consent for alterations and additions to existing building and use for the purposes of storage of...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — s34 conciliation conference — alterations and additions to storage premises — agreement reached — orders made

Class 1 Mosman Municipal Council HeightFloor Space / FSRViews / View SharingDensity / Bulk & ScaleHeritageCharacter / StreetscapePrivacyOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityDemolition 23 March 2026
Prosker Pty Ltd v Mosman Municipal Council [2026] NSWLEC 43

Before: Robson J

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Parties — Joinder — Neighbouring property owner to development application — Joinder not necessary for all matters in dispute to be effectively and completely determined

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Parties — Joinder — Neighbouring property owner to development application — Joinder not necessary for all matters in dispute to be effectively and completely determined

Class 1 North Sydney Council Density / Bulk & ScaleHeritageNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementBiodiversity 23 June 2026
Sandstrom v North Sydney Council [2026] NSWLEC 1375

Before: Horton C

This appeal is brought under s 8.9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) following approval by North Sydney Council for modification application No. 136/2023/2 that seeks to modify development application No. DA 136/23 for which consent was granted on 23 April 2024 fo...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION: modification application – dwelling house development in R2 Low Density Residential zone – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 The Council of the City of Sydney HeightFloor Space / FSRSetbacksHeritageCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolition 23 June 2026
JHP Property Development Pty Ltd v The Council of the City of Sydney [2026] NSWLEC 1381

Before: Horton C

This appeal is brought under s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) following the refusal by the Council of the City of Sydney of development application No. D/2024/1237 seeking consent for the partial demolition of an existing building and construction of a 7-st...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION —: shop top housing development in MU1 mixed use zone —– conciliation conference —– agreement between the parties —- orders

Class 1 Camden Council HeightDensity / Bulk & ScaleTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionStormwater / Drainage 23 June 2026
Ingleburn Rd 149 Pty Ltd ATF Crown Trust 52 v Camden Council [2026] NSWLEC 1378

Before: Washington C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – subdivision and associated works – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – subdivision and associated works – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Wollongong City Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleHeritageTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 23 April 2026
Vaughan Floyd Property Pty Ltd v Wollongong City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1217

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — child care facility — heritage — town planning — acoustic — trees — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — child care facility — heritage — town planning — acoustic — trees — orders

Class 1 Blacktown City Council HeightPrivacyTraffic / ParkingClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementStormwater / Drainage 23 April 2026
Evagelakos v Blacktown City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1218

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to ss 8.7 and 8.11 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal by Blacktown City Council of development application DA-24-00107 (the DA) for the construction of a four storey shop top housing with 32 residential units an...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — cl 4.6 variation of height of buildings development standard — shop top housing — orders

Class 1 Willoughby City Council Traffic / ParkingConciliation / Agreement 23 April 2026
MH Architects Pty Ltd v Willoughby City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1216

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL ­— modification application — alterations and additions to existing dwelling — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL ­— modification application — alterations and additions to existing dwelling — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 The Hills Shire Council Traffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementSubdivisionBiodiversityBushfireStormwater / Drainage 22 May 2026
Metry v The Hills Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1297

Before: Walsh C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Inner West Council HeightFloor Space / FSRHeritageConciliation / AgreementDemolition 22 April 2026
Wu v Inner West Council [2026] NSWLEC 1214

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL ­— residential development — alterations and additions — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL ­— residential development — alterations and additions — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Penrith City Council Traffic / ParkingDemolition 21 May 2026
Karnauchow v Penrith City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1289

Before: Porter C

This appeal is about whether an order should be revoked or modified on a residential property in the Penrith Local Government Area. The Applicant, Mr Armin Karnauchow (Mr Karnauchow) commenced Class 1 proceedings pursuant to s 8.18 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act...

APPEAL – development control order – unauthorised structures – weight of evidence – authority to enter the site – consent needed to enter residential premises – no consent to enter – other evidence su...

Class 1 Inner West Council Floor Space / FSRTraffic / ParkingConciliation / Agreement 21 May 2026
Emag Apartments Pty Ltd v Inner West Council [2026] NSWLEC 1294

Before: Walsh C

MODIFICATION APPLICATION — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

MODIFICATION APPLICATION — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Hawkesbury City Council Trees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversity 21 May 2026
Sembu v Hawkesbury City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1293

Before: Walsh C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Inner West Council Overshadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 21 May 2026
Bradey v Inner West Council [2026] NSWLEC 1291

Before: Starr AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provision of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of Development Application No. DA/2025/0548 for demolition of the existing dwelling and associated structures, removal of trees, earthworks and the...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Ku-ring-gai Council HeightDensity / Bulk & ScaleCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 21 May 2026
MACOL Investment Holdings Pty Ltd v Ku-ring-gai Council [2026] NSWLEC 1292

Before: Horton C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION: housing for seniors and people with a disability in R2 Low Density Residential zone – conciliation conference – agreement between parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION: housing for seniors and people with a disability in R2 Low Density Residential zone – conciliation conference – agreement between parties – orders

Class 1 North Sydney Council Density / Bulk & ScaleConciliation / AgreementDemolition 21 May 2026
Miller v North Sydney Council [2026] NSWLEC 1296

Before: Walsh C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Sutherland Shire Council Density / Bulk & ScaleSetbacksCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / Amenity 21 May 2026
JS Adventure Pty Ltd ATF The Adventure Trust v Sutherland Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1295

Before: Gray C and Swan AC

APPEAL – development application – depot – existing character – desired future character - heavy industrial zone adjoining low density residential zone – height, bulk and scale –excessive building footprint - side setbacks – visual impact – orders

APPEAL – development application – depot – existing character – desired future character - heavy industrial zone adjoining low density residential zone – height, bulk and scale –excessive building foo...

Class 1 Fairfield City Council HeightCharacter / StreetscapeOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 21 May 2026
ABA Square Pty Ltd v Fairfield City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1369

Before: Pullinger AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), brought by ABA Square Pty Ltd (the Applicant), against the deemed refusal of Development Application DA 25.1/2025 (the DA) by Fairfield City Council (the Respondent). At the date of its lodgeme...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – shop top development – in-fill affordable housing – cl 4.6 written request – height of buildings – landscaped area – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Willoughby City Council Traffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 21 July 2026
Ignazia Pty Ltd v Willoughby City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1416

Before: Peatman AC

MODIFICATION APPLICATION — modification of conditions — minor modifications to accommodate a B99 vehicle size — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

MODIFICATION APPLICATION — modification of conditions — minor modifications to accommodate a B99 vehicle size — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Northern Beaches Council Conciliation / AgreementDemolition 21 April 2026
LAXDTX2 Pty Ltd as trustee for the LAXDTX2 unit Trust v Northern Beaches Council [2026] NSWLEC 1211

Before: O’Neill C

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of Development Application No. 2025/0447 for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a residential flat building comprising ...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – resident objectors – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Woollahra Municipal Council Clause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 20 May 2026
Annandale Street Developments Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council [2026] NSWLEC 1282

Before: Miller AC

This appeal concerns a development DA233/2025 which seeks amendments to the approved development under DA216/2024 for demolition of the existing residential flat building and construction of a new residential flat building at 7 Annandale Street, Darling Point (Lot A in Deposited plan 402500). The ap...

APPEAL — amendments to an approved residential flat building — conciliation conference — agreement reached — orders made

Class 1 Clarence Valley Council HeightDensity / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolition 20 May 2026
Little Lanes Property Developments Pty Ltd v Clarence Valley Council [2026] NSWLEC 1287

Before: Washington C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – residential flat building – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – residential flat building – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 North Sydney Council Traffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 20 May 2026
Zaxland Holding 1 Pty Ltd v North Sydney Council [2026] NSWLEC 1288

Before: Macken AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 4.55(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against North Sydney Council’s refusal of the Applicant’s development application (DA) No. DA 15/2025 seeking consent for the demolition of existing structures, site amalgamation and constru...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties

Class 1 Central Coast Council SetbacksPrivacyTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionBiodiversityBushfireStormwater / Drainage 20 May 2026
Stevens Holdings v Central Coast Council [2026] NSWLEC 1290

Before: Moore AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the actual refusal by the Central Coast Council (Respondent) on 2 April 2025 of DA/389/2021 (Development Application) lodged with the Respondent on 8 April 2021 by S...

Development Application — General Industrial — conciliation — agreement reached — orders made

Class 1 Penrith City Council HeritageCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingClause 4.6 VariationSubdivision 19 May 2026
Sienna Waters Pty Ltd v Penrith City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1270

Before: Washington C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — application for subdivision and associated works — impact on scenic and landscape qualities of Mulgoa Valley — consideration of building envelopes — appeal upheld

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — application for subdivision and associated works — impact on scenic and landscape qualities of Mulgoa Valley — consideration of building envelopes — appeal upheld

Class 1 Willoughby City Council Traffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 19 May 2026
Michael E and C Megan Jones Pty Ltd v Willoughby City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1277

Before: Harding AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) by Michael E and C Megan Jones Pty Ltd (Applicants) against the refusal of DA-2023/146 (Development Application), lodged with the Willoughby City Council (the Respondent), on 16 June 2023. Th...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — new dwelling —amended plans — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders.

Class 1 Inner West Council Floor Space / FSRHeritageConciliation / AgreementDemolition 19 May 2026
Harrison v Inner West Council [2026] NSWLEC 1278

Before: Galwey AC

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — residential development — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — residential development — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Blacktown City Council Traffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 19 May 2026
Blacktown Childcare Holdings Pty Ltd v Blacktown City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1280

Before: Targett C

APPEAL — Development application — childcare centre — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

APPEAL — Development application — childcare centre — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Waverley Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingFloodingNoise / AmenityConciliation / Agreement 19 May 2026
5 Tamarama Street Pty Ltd and MHN Design Union Pty Ltd v Waverley Council [2026] NSWLEC 1281

Before: Horton C

This appeal is brought under s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) following the deemed refusal by Waverley Council of development application No DA-311/2025 seeking consent for two-semi detached dwellings with basement parking, car stackers, a swimming pool ass...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION: semi-detached dwelling development in R2 Low Density Residential zone – conciliation conference – agreement between parties – orders

Class 1 Minister Administering the Water Management Act 2000 FloodingConciliation / Agreement 19 May 2026
Egan v Minister Administering the Water Management Act 2000 [2026] NSWLEC 1286

Before: Espinosa C

APPEAL –– construct and/or use a water supply work approval - amendment of approval – regulated application - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders   APPEAL – construct and/or use a water supply work and/or use water approval – amendment of approval – unregulated a

APPEAL –– construct and/or use a water supply work approval - amendment of approval – regulated application - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders   APPEAL – constr...

Class 1 Chan SetbacksTraffic / ParkingTrees / Landscaping 19 May 2026
Wong v Chan [2026] NSWLEC 1283

Before: Douglas AC

TREES (DISPUTES BETWEEN NEIGHBOURS) – Pt 2 – damage to dwelling roof, car, and lights due to falling deadwood – apprehension of further damage and risk of injury – failure of respondent to exercise duty of care – pruning and compensation ordered

TREES (DISPUTES BETWEEN NEIGHBOURS) – Pt 2 – damage to dwelling roof, car, and lights due to falling deadwood – apprehension of further damage and risk of injury – failure of respondent to exercise du...

Class 1 Bayside Council Conciliation / Agreement 19 May 2026
Kharroubi v Bayside Council [2026] NSWLEC 1284

Before: Espinosa C

The Court orders: The appeal is upheld. That Development Control Order (General Order No. 3 and Order No.

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER APPEAL – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 Randwick City Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementSubdivision 19 May 2026
Troon Property Holdings Pty Ltd v Randwick City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1285

Before: Targett C

this appeal, (Mod DA/231/2023/A) made under s 4.55(2) of the EPA Act, seeks to modify condition 8 of the Original Consent (Modification Application). The Court has power to dispose of these proceedings under its Class 1 jurisdiction pursuant to s 17(d) of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW...

APPEAL – Modification application – modification of condition imposed on the grant of consent – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Tweed Shire Council (No. 2) General 19 May 2026
Variant Group Pty Ltd v Tweed Shire Council (No. 2) [2026] NSWLEC 1279

Before: O’Neill C

Notice of Motion – vary orders

Notice of Motion – vary orders

Class 1 Mid-Coast Council Character / StreetscapeConciliation / Agreement 19 June 2026
Australian Native Landscapes Pty Ltd v Mid-Coast Council [2026] NSWLEC 1372

Before: Young AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of Development Application No. 2024/0689 (DA). The DA seeks consent seeks approval for a change of land use to introduce receival of Food Organics and Gardens Organ...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — s34 conciliation conference — waste and resource management facility — agreement reached — orders made

Class 1 Cumberland Council HeritageConciliation / AgreementDemolition 19 June 2026
Georges v Cumberland Council [2026] NSWLEC 1371

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER APPEAL — stop use order — demolish works order — restore works order — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER APPEAL — stop use order — demolish works order — restore works order — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Ku-ring-gai Council Floor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 18 June 2026
Lanevick Pty Ltd v Ku-ring-gai Council [2026] NSWLEC 1358

Before: Porter C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential flat building – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential flat building – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Bayside Council Density / Bulk & ScaleCharacter / StreetscapeTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 18 June 2026
Napoleon St Holdings Pty Ltd v Bayside Council [2026] NSWLEC 1355

Before: Peatman AC

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — boundary realignment — size of allotments — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — boundary realignment — size of allotments — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Cumberland Council SetbacksCharacter / StreetscapePrivacyOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 18 June 2026
Fortune Property Pty Ltd v Cumberland Council [2026] NSWLEC 1356

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — alterations and additions — residential flat building — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — alterations and additions — residential flat building — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 The Hills Shire Council Trees / LandscapingFloodingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 18 June 2026
JQ Wilton Pty Ltd v The Hills Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1365

Before: Porter C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – multi-dwelling - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – multi-dwelling - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 The Hills Shire Council Traffic / ParkingFloodingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 18 June 2026
26 Hume Avenue Holding Pty Ltd v The Hills Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1366

Before: Miller AC

This appeal concerns a development application 429/2025/HA for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a seven storey residential flat building comprising 27 residential units and 4 independent living units (seniors housing), two levels of basement parking for 35 vehicles and remov...

APPEAL — residential flat building — conciliation conference — agreement reached — orders made

Class 1 Sutherland Shire Council Traffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolition 18 June 2026
Sooch v Sutherland Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1367

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of development application No 25/0324 (the DA) for the demolition of existing structures, and construction of a centre-based child care facility for 36 children on land legal...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — centre-based child care facility — orders

Class 1 Port Stephens Council Traffic / ParkingDemolition 18 June 2026
Hewit v Port Stephens Council [2026] NSWLEC 1368

Before: Porter C

This appeal is about whether an order should be revoked or modified for a partially burnt dwelling on a residential property in Nelson Bay. The Applicant, Mr Alan Hewit (Mr Hewit) commenced Class 1 proceedings pursuant to s 8.18 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act). ...

APPEAL – development control order – demolish works order – fire damaged dwelling – is or is likely to become a danger to the public – modify order – repair order

Class 1 The Council of the City of Sydney (No 2) Character / StreetscapeDemolitionSubdivision 17 June 2026
LFD Homes Pty Ltd ATF The LFD Homes Unit Trust v The Council of the City of Sydney (No 2) [2026] NSWLEC 1354

Before: O’Neill C

The application involves an existing boarding house, which falls within the definition of “low-rental residential building” in s 45 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (Housing SEPP). As the boarding house is in Paddington, it is within the area described as the Eastern Harbour Cit...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – remitter after appeal on a question of law – change of use from a boarding house to attached dwellings

Class 1 Penrith City Council Trees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementBiodiversity 17 June 2026
McCarthy v Penrith City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1360

Before: Targett C

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER – restore works order – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER – restore works order – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Byron Shire Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolition 17 June 2026
8 Marvell Street Pty Ltd v Byron Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1363

Before: Targett C

APPEAL – Development application – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

APPEAL – Development application – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Wingecarribee Shire Council Trees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementSubdivisionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 17 June 2026
Captcha No 5 Pty Ltd v Wingecarribee Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1361

Before: Targett C

APPEAL — Development application — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

APPEAL — Development application — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Sutherland Shire Council Traffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 17 April 2026
Nader v Sutherland Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1208

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — child care centre — expert evidence supporting the grant of consent — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — child care centre — expert evidence supporting the grant of consent — orders

Class 1 Wollongong City Council Density / Bulk & ScaleHeritageTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 16 June 2026
Dapto Capital Pty Ltd v Wollongong City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1352

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of development application No DA-2025/50 (the DA) for the demolition of existing dwellings and ancillary structures, tree removal and the construction of a child care ...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — centre based child care facility — orders

Class 1 Hornsby Shire Council Traffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingFloodingClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementSubdivisionBiodiversityBushfire 16 June 2026
Aviani v Hornsby Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1351

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of development application DA/157/2025 (the DA) for Torrens title subdivision of one lot into two on land and removal of trees at 311- 313 Galston Road, Galston, NSW, 2159, l...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Blacktown City Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTrees / LandscapingFloodingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 16 June 2026
Austral South Nominee Pty Ltd v Blacktown City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1353

Before: Porter C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — subdivision — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — subdivision — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Hawkesbury City Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / Agreement 16 June 2026
Petherick v Hawkesbury City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1349

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of development application No DA0035/25 (the DA) for alterations and additions to an existing pub on land identified as Lot 21 in DP 832826 and known as 13 Bells Line of Road...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Lake Macquarie Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementBushfireStormwater / Drainage 16 June 2026
Shankar v Lake Macquarie Council [2026] NSWLEC 1357

Before: Dickson C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – multi dwelling housing – conciliation conference – amended plans and documents – agreement reached – orders made

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – multi dwelling housing – conciliation conference – amended plans and documents – agreement reached – orders made

Class 1 Blacktown City Council SetbacksPrivacyTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionStormwater / Drainage 16 July 2026
Kamalarasa v Blacktown City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1435

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the actual refusal by Blacktown City Council of development application No Rev-25-0006 (Review Application). This matter was dealt with pursuant to s 34AA of the Land and Environment Cou...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Hawkesbury City Council Trees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionBiodiversity 16 April 2026
Micallef v Hawkesbury City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1206

Before: Washington C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – alterations and additions to a warehouse building – construction of warehouse buildings – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – alterations and additions to a warehouse building – construction of warehouse buildings – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Canterbury-Bankstown Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleHeritageTraffic / ParkingFloodingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 15 May 2026
Nguyen v Canterbury-Bankstown Council [2026] NSWLEC 1271

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — meditation facility as community facility — dwelling house — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — meditation facility as community facility — dwelling house — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Mosman Municipal Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleSetbacksCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingDemolitionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 15 May 2026
El-Hazouri v Mosman Municipal Council [2026] NSWLEC 1276

Before: Peatman AC

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT – Building height – wall height – number of storeys – FSR – foreshore – desired future character

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT – Building height – wall height – number of storeys – FSR – foreshore – desired future character

View on NSW Caselaw 141k words
Class 1 Penrith City Council Traffic / ParkingConciliation / Agreement 15 May 2026
K. Gorgees Holdings Pty Ltd v Penrith City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1275

Before: Targett C

this appeal (Mod22/0088), seeks to amend the Original Consent by relocating the approved Stage 2 Function Centre building, increasing on-site parking and associated soft and hard landscaping, and increasing hours of operation (Modification Application). Proceedings 2025/107079 (DCO Proceedings) – an...

APPEAL – Modification Application – whether development substantially the same – Development Control Order – utility – orders

Class 4 Wechsler HeritageTraffic / Parking 15 June 2026
Lane Cove Municipal Council v Wechsler [2026] NSWLEC 70

Before: Duggan J

CIVIL ENFORCEMENT — ss 4.2 and 9.45 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) — where respondents carried out construction of planter boxes, a masonry retaining wall and a timber screen without development consent — whether, by operation of the Dividing Fences Act 1991 (NSW) and/or

CIVIL ENFORCEMENT — ss 4.2 and 9.45 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) — where respondents carried out construction of planter boxes, a masonry retaining wall and a timber scr...

Class 1 Inner West Council Floor Space / FSRTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 15 July 2026
Zapeco Constructions Pty Ltd v Inner West Council [2026] NSWLEC 1432

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – modification application – residential development – substantially the same development - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – modification application – residential development – substantially the same development - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 Woollahra Municipal Council Views / View SharingDensity / Bulk & ScaleSetbacksCharacter / StreetscapePrivacyOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolition 15 July 2026
Double Bay Carlotta Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council [2026] NSWLEC 1433

Before: Pullinger AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), brought by Double Bay Carlotta Pty Ltd (the Applicant), against the deemed refusal of Development Application No 2025/235 (the DA) by Woollahra Municipal Council (the Respondent). At the date o...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — residential apartment building development — low and mid rise housing — cl 4.6 written request — number of storeys — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Hornsby Shire Council Traffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionBushfireStormwater / Drainage 14 May 2026
Regency DCM Pty Ltd v Hornsby Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1251

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of development application No. DA/501/2025 (the DA) for Torrens title subdivision of two lots into ten, retention of the existing dwelling on Lot 23 DP 702061 (54 Bery...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Lake Macquarie City Council HeightDensity / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementStormwater / Drainage 14 May 2026
Shankar v Lake Macquarie City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1273

Before: Miller AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of Development Application DA/1212/2025, for the construction of multi dwelling housing, landscaping and associated site works at 17 and 14 Herd Street and ...

APPEAL — multi-dwelling housing — conciliation conference — agreement reached — orders made

Class 1 Hunter’s Hill Council Conciliation / Agreement 14 May 2026
Coral Sea Estates Pty Ltd v Hunter’s Hill Council [2026] NSWLEC 1272

Before: Espinosa C

MODIFICATION APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

MODIFICATION APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 Ku-ring-gai Council Trees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementSubdivisionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 14 May 2026
Zou v Ku-ring-gai Council [2026] NSWLEC 1274

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential development Lot 3 – orders   DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential development Lot 2 – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential development Lot 3 – orders   DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential development Lot 2 – orders

Class 1 Sutherland Shire Council HeightFloor Space / FSRTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 14 July 2026
Lloyd Building and Development Pty Ltd v Sutherland Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1431

Before: Miller AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal by Sutherland Shire Council of Development Application No DA25/0744 for demolition of existing structures, construction of a dual occupancy development, ...

APPEAL – development application – dual occupancy and strata subdivision – conciliation conference – agreement reached – orders made

Class 1 Queenbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Density / Bulk & ScaleSetbacksPrivacyOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingSubdivision 14 July 2026
The Village Building Co. Limited v Queenbeyan-Palerang Regional Council [2026] NSWLEC 1429

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – characterisation of development – construction of dwellings – whether prohibited development – whether each dwelling is on its own lot of land – strata subdivision – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – characterisation of development – construction of dwellings – whether prohibited development – whether each dwelling is on its own lot of land – strata subdivision – orders

Class 1 Wingecarribee Shire Council HeritageTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 14 July 2026
Archie and Lion Pty Ltd ATF The Bundanoon Hotel Trust v Wingecarribee Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1430

Before: Targett C

APPEAL – Development application - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

APPEAL – Development application - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 Blacktown City Council Traffic / ParkingClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementStormwater / Drainage 14 July 2026
Mariani v Blacktown City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1427

Before: Porter C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – alterations to a place of public worship – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – alterations to a place of public worship – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Valuer General of New South Wales General 14 April 2026
Riveredge Investments Pty Limited v Valuer General of New South Wales [2026] NSWLEC 45

Before: Preston CJ

APPEALS – review of Registrar’s case management orders – valuation of land – appeal against Valuer General’s determination of objection to valuation – deficiencies in pleading of parties’ cases – appellant’s case unclearly identified grounds of objection – Valuer General’s case inappropriately asser

APPEALS – review of Registrar’s case management orders – valuation of land – appeal against Valuer General’s determination of objection to valuation – deficiencies in pleading of parties’ cases – appe...

Class 1 Griffith City Council Conciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 12 May 2026
Secivanovic v Griffith City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1261

Before: Dickson C

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of development application DA27/2025. As amended the development application seeks consent for demolition of the existing structures and construction of a co-living housing d...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION- demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a co-living development – conciliation conference – amended plans and documents – agreement between the parties – orders ma...

Class 1 Minister administering the Water Management Act 2000 Traffic / ParkingConciliation / Agreement 12 May 2026
Weate v Minister administering the Water Management Act 2000 [2026] NSWLEC 1269

Before: Targett C

WATER ACCESS LICENCE – assignment of water – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

WATER ACCESS LICENCE – assignment of water – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Waverley Council HeightDensity / Bulk & ScaleClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionStormwater / Drainage 12 May 2026
NB Capital Bondi Pty Ltd V Waverley Council [2026] NSWLEC 1268

Before: Harding AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) by NB Capital Bondi Pty Ltd (the Applicant) against the deemed refusal of Development Application DA-455/2025, lodged with the Waverley Council (the Respondent), on 8 September 2025. The Deve...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – dual occupancy –amended plans – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders.

Class 1 Central Coast Council HeightDensity / Bulk & ScaleFloodingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 12 May 2026
Chad Cox Pty Ltd v Central Coast Council [2026] NSWLEC 1263

Before: Walsh C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 4 The Hills Shire Council (No 4) General 12 May 2026
Fred Caterson Champions Inc. v The Hills Shire Council (No 4) [2026] NSWLEC 55

Before: Pain J

COSTS – whether costs thrown away should be ordered payable after decision to allow vacation of hearing dates has been determined – each party to pay own costs

COSTS – whether costs thrown away should be ordered payable after decision to allow vacation of hearing dates has been determined – each party to pay own costs

Class 1 Upper Hunter Shire Council Conciliation / Agreement 12 May 2026
Hill v Upper Hunter Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1262

Before: Walsh C

This appeal concerns a development control order issued by the respondent (Upper Hunter Shire Council (Council)) on 2 October 2025. The order was issued to Andrew Hill and Karen Gay (applicants) pursuant to s 9.34(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), which allows...

APPEAL — development control order — conciliation conference — agreement reached — order modified

Class 1 Strathfield Municipal Council Floor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleHeritageCharacter / StreetscapeTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementStormwater / Drainage 12 May 2026
Ngo v Strathfield Municipal Council [2026] NSWLEC 1265

Before: Espinosa C

MODIFICATION APPLICATION — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

MODIFICATION APPLICATION — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Cumberland Council Conciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 12 May 2026
Raad v Cumberland Council [2026] NSWLEC 1266

Before: O’Neill C

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of Development Application No DA2025/0601 for the demolition of existing structures, Torrens title subdivision of one lot into three lots as a first stag...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Richmond Valley Council Character / StreetscapeNoise / AmenityConciliation / Agreement 12 June 2026
MacMahon v Richmond Valley Council [2026] NSWLEC 1350

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER APPEAL –demolish and restore order – no appearance by Applicant – works not exempt – BCA compliance - change of use to office premises is development that is permissible with consent – revocation of restore order - substituted stop use order – modified demolish order - orde

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER APPEAL –demolish and restore order – no appearance by Applicant – works not exempt – BCA compliance - change of use to office premises is development that is permissible with...

Class 1 Inner West Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleSetbacksCharacter / StreetscapePrivacyOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 12 June 2026
Equity Land Holdings Pty Ltd as Trustee for Equity Land Holdings Trust v Inner West Council [2026] NSWLEC 1346

Before: Swan AC

APPEAL – development application – co-living housing – shop top housing – amenity impacts – desired character - desired future character – building separation – bulk and scale – GFA interpretation – clause 4.6 variations – overshadowing impacts – privacy impacts – design excellence – communal living

APPEAL – development application – co-living housing – shop top housing – amenity impacts – desired character - desired future character – building separation – bulk and scale – GFA interpretation – c...

View on NSW Caselaw 104k words
Class 1 The Hills Shire Council Traffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementSubdivision 11 June 2026
Design Cubicle Pty Ltd v The Hills Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1345

Before: Peatman AC

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — community title subdivision — tree removal — environmentally sensitive flora — infrastructure — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — community title subdivision — tree removal — environmentally sensitive flora — infrastructure — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 4 Taylor (No 2) Noise / Amenity 10 June 2026
Sutherland Shire Council v Taylor (No 2) [2026] NSWLEC 68

Before: Pritchard J

COSTS – Class 4 proceedings – r 42.1 Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) – whether other order should be made as to the whole or any part of the costs – s 98(4)(c) Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) – whether party to whom costs are to be paid entitled to specified gross sum instead of assessed cos

COSTS – Class 4 proceedings – r 42.1 Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) – whether other order should be made as to the whole or any part of the costs – s 98(4)(c) Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) ...

Class 1 Sutherland Shire Council HeightCharacter / StreetscapePrivacyTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 10 June 2026
64 Ewos Pty Ltd v Sutherland Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1338

Before: Pullinger AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), brought by 64 Ewos Pty Ltd and Steven Charles Boxall (together the Applicant), against the refusal of Modification Application MA25/0091 (the MA) by Sutherland Shire Council (the Respondent). T...

MODIFICATION APPLICATION — residential apartment development — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Queanbeyan – Palerang Regional Council Trees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 10 June 2026
Pearl Energy No 5 Pty Ltd v Queanbeyan – Palerang Regional Council [2026] NSWLEC 1343

Before: Dickson C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – service station alterations and additions and signage – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders made.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – service station alterations and additions and signage – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders made.

Class 1 Northern Beaches Council HeritageCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / Parking 10 June 2026
Sutcliffe v Northern Beaches Council [2026] NSWLEC 1341

Before: Espinosa C

the Court determines to grant the consent (Ex 3). The Applicant’s case is that the Proposed Development seeks modest alternations and additions to the front of the existing semi-detached dwelling. During submissions the Applicant brought to the Court’s attention that the DA had been refused by Counc...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – alterations and additions to a dwelling for single onsite car park – assessment of impact on nearby heritage items – streetscape – orders

Class 1 The Council of the City of Sydney General 10 July 2026
Healy Capital Pty Ltd ATF Healy Family Super Fund v The Council of the City of Sydney [2026] NSWLEC 84

Before: Preston CJ

APPEAL – appeal against Commissioner’s decision on question of law – refusal of development consent for digital sign – amendment of development application – substitution of new visual impact assessment report for former visual impact assessment report – Commissioner’s consideration of superseded re

APPEAL – appeal against Commissioner’s decision on question of law – refusal of development consent for digital sign – amendment of development application – substitution of new visual impact assessme...

Class 1 Kiama Municipal Council Traffic / ParkingClause 4.6 VariationSubdivisionStormwater / Drainage 10 July 2026
Wilson v Kiama Municipal Council [2026] NSWLEC 1423

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential development - rural land – contravention of minimum Lot size for dwelling in rural landscape development standard – achieving the objective of minimising unplanned development - orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential development - rural land – contravention of minimum Lot size for dwelling in rural landscape development standard – achieving the objective of minimising unplanned dev...

Class 1 Bayside Council Density / Bulk & ScaleSetbacksTraffic / ParkingClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 10 July 2026
Emag Apartments Pty Limited v Bayside Council [2026] NSWLEC 1424

Before: AC Sherry

ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING — consent — appeal — s 34 agreement — cl 4.6 variation —conditions of consent

ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING — consent — appeal — s 34 agreement — cl 4.6 variation —conditions of consent

Class 1 Penrith City Council HeightCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 09 June 2026
Tricon Property Pty Ltd v Penrith City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1340

Before: Pullinger AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), brought by Tricon Property Pty Ltd (the Applicant), against the refusal of Development Application DA24/0185 (the DA) by Penrith City Council (the Respondent). At the date of its lodgment on 14...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — mixed use development — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 North Sydney Council Density / Bulk & ScaleHeritageConciliation / AgreementDemolition 09 June 2026
425-429 Pacific Highway Pty Ltd v North Sydney Council [2026] NSWLEC 1339

Before: Horton C

This appeal is brought under s 8.9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) seeking to modify development consent No DA198/20, granted on 2 December 2020, for alterations and additions to levels 4 and 5 of a heritage listed commercial and retail building, and for changes...

MODIFICATION APPLICATION — signage — conciliation conference — agreement between parties — orders

Class 1 Fairfield City Council Character / StreetscapeFloodingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 09 June 2026
Childcare Developer Pty Ltd v Fairfield City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1344

Before: Dickson C

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of Development Application DA 182.1/2024. The development is proposed at 123 McBurney Road, Cabramatta (Lot 31 Section 6 DP 1157). The appeal was subject to concili...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION: demolition and construction of centre based childcare centre – amended plans and documents – contentions resolved by amendments and expert evidence – appeal upheld.

Class 1 Georges River Council Character / StreetscapeOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 09 July 2026
Chen v Georges River Council [2026] NSWLEC 1419

Before: Porter C

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of development application DA2025/0248 for demolition works and construction of a detached dual occupancy (DA) at 34 Parkside Drive, Kogarah Bay NSW 2217 (site). The relevant...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — dual occupancy — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Eurobodalla Shire Council HeightTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementSubdivisionStormwater / Drainage 09 July 2026
Canplay Pty Ltd v Eurobodalla Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1420

Before: Porter C

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of development application DA/0095/24 for construction of an attached dual occupancy, deck and associated works, strata subdivision, relocation of sewer main and for the use ...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – dual occupancy – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Council of the City of Sydney HeightFloor Space / FSRHeritageCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 09 July 2026
Aslan v Council of the City of Sydney [2026] NSWLEC 1422

Before: Horton C

This appeal relates to Development Application No D/2025/987 which, as amended, seeks consent for part demolition of the existing structures to permit alterations and additions to an attached terrace dwelling and construction of a new garage with studio above to Withers Lane at Lot 3 in DP 252228, o...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – dwelling house development in R1 General Residential zone – item of heritage significance – conciliation conference – agreement between parties – orders

Class 1 Inner West Council Conciliation / Agreement 08 May 2026
oOH! Media Operations Pty Limited v Inner West Council [2026] NSWLEC 1253

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – modification application roof digital advertising sign – change limited to dwell time - agreement between the parties - orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – modification application roof digital advertising sign – change limited to dwell time - agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 Ku-ring-gai Council Density / Bulk & ScaleSetbacksHeritageConciliation / AgreementStormwater / Drainage 08 May 2026
Haidari v Ku-ring-gai Council [2026] NSWLEC 1259

Before: Porter C

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against conditions of consent imposed on the development consent issued for development application DA0076/25 for construction of a natural grass tennis court and associated works (DA) at 17 Bra...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – tennis court - conciliation conference - agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 Randwick City Council Floor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementStormwater / Drainage 08 May 2026
Dolphin Street Pty Ltd v Randwick City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1260

Before: Gray C

This appeal concerns a development application for alterations and additions to an approved multi dwelling housing development including the construction of a new level (4th storey) comprising two (2) residential units and change of use to a residential flat building on the land at 18 Dolphin Street...

APPEAL – development application – amending application – change of use to residential flat building – conciliation conference – agreement reached – orders made

Class 1 Newcastle City Council Character / StreetscapeOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 08 May 2026
777 Investments Pty Ltd v Newcastle City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1258

Before: O’Neill C

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of Development Application No 2024/00618 for alterations and additions to an existing operating service station including ancillary convenience store, si...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – alterations and additions to a service station – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Central Coast Council Traffic / ParkingFloodingConciliation / AgreementSubdivisionBushfire 08 July 2026
Green v Central Coast Council [2026] NSWLEC 1405

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of development application DA/1496/2024 (the DA) for the subdivision of one (1) lot into two (2) Torrens title lots of the land described as Lot 11 DP 629366 at 203 Matcham R...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Woollahra Municipal Council HeightViews / View SharingDensity / Bulk & ScaleCharacter / StreetscapePrivacyOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 08 July 2026
Edgecliff Residences Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council [2026] NSWLEC 1408

Before: Pullinger AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), brought by Edgecliff Residences Pty Ltd and MHN Design Union Pty Limited (together, the Applicant), against the deemed refusal of Development Application DA2025/235 (the DA) by Woollahra Munici...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — residential apartment building development — in-fill affordable housing — cl 4.6 written request — number of storeys — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Parramatta Council Character / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingFloodingConciliation / AgreementBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 08 July 2026
Goodman Property Services (AUS) Pty Ltd v Parramatta Council [2026] NSWLEC 1417

Before: Targett C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – industrial development – stormwater management – whether the impact on water flow in a natural waterbody will be minimised – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – industrial development – stormwater management – whether the impact on water flow in a natural waterbody will be minimised – orders

Class 1 Northern Beaches Council HeightDensity / Bulk & ScaleHeritageCharacter / StreetscapePrivacyOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 08 July 2026
Lawrence St Pty Ltd atf Lawrence St UT v Northern Beaches Council [2026] NSWLEC 1418

Before: Pullinger AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), brought by Lawrence St Pty Ltd atf Lawrence St UT (the Applicant), against the deemed refusal of Development Application DA/2025/0077 (the DA) by Northern Beaches Council (the Respondent). At t...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – shop top housing development – in-fill affordable housing – cl 4.6 written request – height of buildings – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Inner West Council Floor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleOvershadowing / SolarConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 07 May 2026
Kirton v Inner West Council [2026] NSWLEC 1249

Before: Starr AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provision of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of Development Application No. DA/2025/0568, for alterations and additions to an existing semi-detached dwelling including partial demolition of ex...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Canterbury-Bankstown Council Density / Bulk & ScaleCharacter / StreetscapeOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / Amenity 07 May 2026
Tserpes v Canterbury-Bankstown Council [2026] NSWLEC 1250

Before: Harding AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) by Patsy Tserpes (applicant). The appeal was lodged after the refusal of Development Application No. DA-167/2025 (development application) by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (respondent).

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – secondary dwelling – lot size – private open space – setbacks – character

Class 1 Ku-ring-gai Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleCharacter / StreetscapePrivacyOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversity 07 May 2026
AHG Homebush Pty Ltd v Ku-ring-gai Council [2026] NSWLEC 1248

Before: Pullinger AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), brought by AHG Homebush Pty Ltd (the Applicant), against the deemed refusal of Development Application eDA0170/25 (the DA) by Ku-ring-gai Council (the Respondent). At the date of its lodgement ...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — residential apartment building development — in-fill affordable housing — cl 4.6 written request — height of buildings — floor space ratio — agreement between the parties — o...

Class 1 Hawkesbury City Council Traffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementBiodiversityBushfire 07 May 2026
Scaife v Hawkesbury City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1252

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — centre based child care facility — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — centre based child care facility — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Canterbury-Bankstown Council Conciliation / Agreement 07 July 2026
O’Neill v Canterbury-Bankstown Council [2026] NSWLEC 1412

Before: Gray C

This appeal concerns a development control order issued by Canterbury-Bankstown Council on 8 August 2025 (the order). The order was issued pursuant to s 9.34(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), which allows a development control order to be given in accordance w...

APPEAL – development control order – stop work order – conciliation conference – agreement reached – orders made

Class 1 Central Coast Council Character / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 07 July 2026
McMonigal Investments Pty Ltd v Central Coast Council [2026] NSWLEC 1414

Before: Porter C

This appeal is about whether an assumed presence approach to surveying a critically endangered species, the Genoplesium insigne (variable midge orchid), allows for an assessment of serious and irreversible impacts under the Biodiversity Act 2016 (NSW) (BC Act). The Applicants, McMonigal Investments ...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – biodiversity values – critically endangered species – Genoplesium insigne – translocation plan – living dead – adequacy of assumed presence approach to surveys – inadequate inform...

Class 1 City of Canada Bay Council Traffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 07 July 2026
Freitas v City of Canada Bay Council [2026] NSWLEC 1415

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of Modification Application MOD2025/0139 (the modification application) by the City of Canada Bay Council to modify development consent No DA2025/0062 (the development...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – s34AA – modification application – modification to reinstate roof top screening structure – orders

Class 1 Sutherland Shire Council Floor Space / FSROvershadowing / SolarConciliation / AgreementDemolition 07 April 2026
3GEN Ltd v Sutherland Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1209

Before: Creagh AC

This appeal concerns a development application for demolition of existing structures and construction of a mixed-use development including residential, centre-based childcare, medical centre, commercial and retail at 544-550 Box Road, Jannali NSW 2226 (Lot 2 DP 202711 and Lot 2 DP 209152). Pursuant ...

APPEAL – development application – mixed-use development – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Central Coast Council SetbacksTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionStormwater / Drainage 06 May 2026
Audaa Pty Ltd v Central Coast Council [2026] NSWLEC 1243

Before: Kullen AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of development application No DA/287/2025 (the DA) for the partial demolition, alterations and additions to an existing dwelling, tree removal, infilling of an existin...

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — centre based child care facility — orders

Class 1 Inner West Council Density / Bulk & ScaleNoise / AmenityConciliation / Agreement 06 May 2026
7A Queen St Petersham Pty Ltd v Inner West Council [2026] NSWLEC 1240

Before: Espinosa C

MODIFICATION APPLICATION DIRECT TO THE COURT – modification to conditions of consent - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

MODIFICATION APPLICATION DIRECT TO THE COURT – modification to conditions of consent - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 Sutherland Shire Council Traffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionStormwater / Drainage 06 May 2026
Shelby Brothers Pty Ltd v Sutherland Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1247

Before: Targett C

APPEAL – Residential development application - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

APPEAL – Residential development application - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 No. 7 Pty Ltd v The Hills Shire Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTrees / LandscapingFloodingConciliation / AgreementSubdivisionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 06 May 2026
Landen Dev No. 7 Pty Ltd v The Hills Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1241

Before: Gray C

This appeal concerns a development application for the staged subdivision of land in Norwest. The development application was lodged on 10 July 2024. Following the expiry of the period after which a development application is deemed to be refused, the applicant lodged an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of ...

APPEAL – development application – subdivision of land – conciliation conference – agreement reached – orders made

Class 1 Georges River Council Overshadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolition 06 May 2026
Howe v Georges River Council [2026] NSWLEC 1242

Before: Dickson C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – demolition and construction of multi-unit housing – conciliation conference – amended plans and documents – agreement between the parties – orders made.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – demolition and construction of multi-unit housing – conciliation conference – amended plans and documents – agreement between the parties – orders made.

Class 1 Willoughby City Council Character / StreetscapeOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 06 May 2026
Qianli Lu v Willoughby City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1267

Before: O’Neill C

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of Development Application No DA-2024/63 for the demolition of a rear garage and swimming pool with fencing, alterations and additions to the existing dw...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 4 The Hills Shire Council (No 5) Traffic / ParkingBiodiversity 06 July 2026
Fred Caterson Champions Inc. v The Hills Shire Council (No 5) [2026] NSWLEC 82

Before: Pepper J

The Applicant Seeks Leave to Amend its Amended Summons By notice of motion filed on 30 June 2026, the applicant, Fred Caterson Champions Inc (“FCCI”), seeks to further amend its amended summons filed initially on 4 September 2025. The application is opposed by the respondent, The Hills Shire C...

PROCEDURE: late application to amend pleadings – applicable legal principles – inadequacy of explanation for delay in filing application – whether any genuine prejudice to the non-amending party – lea...

Class 1 North Sydney Council Density / Bulk & ScaleSetbacksHeritageCharacter / StreetscapeDemolition 05 May 2026
Whitman v North Sydney Council [2026] NSWLEC 1219

Before: Macken AC

This is an appeal brought under s 30(1) of the Heritage Act 1977 (NSW) (NSW Heritage Act) against the making of an Interim Heritage Order (IHO) by North Sydney Council (the Respondent) for six properties at 27-37 Bydown Street, Neutral Bay (the site). The IHO was made by the Respondent, pursuant to ...

INTERIM HERITAGE ORDER — dwelling house — likely heritage item — local heritage significance — orders

Class 1 Woollahra Municipal Council Traffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 05 May 2026
Gallon v Woollahra Municipal Council [2026] NSWLEC 1236

Before: Miller AC

This appeal concerns a development application DA312/2025 for alterations and additions to an approved residential flat building that will appear as five storeys at the street and seven storeys at the rear, with two levels of basement parking and communal area at 144 Bellevue Road, Bellevue Hill (Lo...

APPEAL — alterations and additions to an approved residential flat building — conciliation conference — agreement reached — orders made

Class 1 Hunter’s Hill Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScalePrivacyOvershadowing / SolarClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / Agreement 05 May 2026
Bayliss v Hunter’s Hill Council [2026] NSWLEC 1239

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential development – alterations and additions - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential development – alterations and additions - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 Waverley Council Views / View SharingCharacter / StreetscapePrivacyOvershadowing / SolarConciliation / AgreementSubdivisionStormwater / Drainage 05 May 2026
Strata Plan 1160 v Waverley Council [2026] NSWLEC 1237

Before: Pullinger AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), brought by the owners of Strata Plan 1160 (the Applicant), against the deemed refusal of Modification Application DA-349/2013/D (the MA) by Waverley Council (the Respondent). The MA seeks to fu...

MODIFICATION APPLICATION – residential apartment development – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Camden Council Floor Space / FSRSetbacksTraffic / Parking 05 June 2026
Baillie Wines Pty Ltd v Camden Council [2026] NSWLEC 1333

Before: Gray C

APPEAL – development application – farm gate premises – farm stay accommodation – permissibility – whether there will be a commercial farm – definition of commercial farm – meaning of primary production business – rural industry – definition of agricultural production business – whether brewery is a

APPEAL – development application – farm gate premises – farm stay accommodation – permissibility – whether there will be a commercial farm – definition of commercial farm – meaning of primary producti...

Class 1 City of Parramatta Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 Variation 05 June 2026
Captag James Project Pty Ltd v City of Parramatta Council [2026] NSWLEC 1334

Before: Walsh C

APPEAL – development application – residential flat building – precinct in transition – development control plan abandonment – streetscape character response – tower above podium – reasonable design response to “borrowed” amenity

APPEAL – development application – residential flat building – precinct in transition – development control plan abandonment – streetscape character response – tower above podium – reasonable design r...

Class 1 Ku-ring-gai Council PrivacyOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversity 05 June 2026
Place Studio Au Pty Ltd v Ku-ring-gai Council [2026] NSWLEC 1336

Before: Targett C

APPEAL – Development application - residential flat building - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

APPEAL – Development application - residential flat building - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 Georges River Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolition 05 June 2026
Kogarah Bay Property Pty Ltd v Georges River Council [2026] NSWLEC 1335

Before: Targett C

APPEAL — Development application — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

APPEAL — Development application — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 4 Malass General 05 June 2026
Strathfield Municipal Council v Malass [2026] NSWLEC 75

Before: Pain J

CIVIL PROCEDURE – refusal of leave to rely on further evidence in chief in contempt proceedings

CIVIL PROCEDURE – refusal of leave to rely on further evidence in chief in contempt proceedings

Class 1 The Council of the City of Sydney; Icon Project Management Pty Ltd v The Council of the City of Sydney Traffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 04 June 2026
GPT Funds Management Limited v The Council of the City of Sydney; Icon Project Management Pty Ltd v The Council of the City of Sydney [2026] NSWLEC 1327

Before: Targett C

APPEAL – Modification Applications – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

APPEAL – Modification Applications – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Wollongong City Council HeritageConciliation / Agreement 04 June 2026
Illawarra Hotel Company Pty Ltd v Wollongong City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1326

Before: Targett C

APPEAL – Development application – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

APPEAL – Development application – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Hornsby Shire Council Trees / LandscapingFloodingConciliation / AgreementBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 04 June 2026
Antoon v Hornsby Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1328

Before: Targett C

APPEAL — Residential development application — dual occupancy — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

APPEAL — Residential development application — dual occupancy — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Sutherland Shire Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingConciliation / Agreement 04 June 2026
Chan v Sutherland Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1329

Before: Washington C

This appeal has been brought to the Court pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act). A conciliation conference and hearing were arranged by the Court pursuant to s 34AA of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW) (LEC Act), which was held on 28 and ...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – construction of waterfront access stairs and waterfront structures – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Byron Shire Council HeritageTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementStormwater / Drainage 04 June 2026
Raes Residence Pty Ltd v Byron Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1332

Before: Washington C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – two detached dwelling houses – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – two detached dwelling houses – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Woollahra Municipal Council Density / Bulk & ScaleHeritageCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingDemolitionSubdivision 04 June 2026
Broken Hill Investments Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council [2026] NSWLEC 1331

Before: Pullinger AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), brought by Broken Hill Investments Pty Ltd (the Applicant), against the refusal of Development Application DA334/2023 (the DA) by Woollahra Municipal Council (the Respondent)....

APPEAL – development application – residential apartment development – heritage conservation – orders

Class 1 Georges River Council Conciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 03 June 2026
Amin v Georges River Council [2026] NSWLEC 1325

Before: Targett C

APPEAL – Residential development application - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

APPEAL – Residential development application - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties - orders

Class 1 Snowy Monaro Regional Council General 03 June 2026
McMahon's Earthmoving Pty Ltd v Snowy Monaro Regional Council [2026] NSWLEC 73

Before: Duggan J

This is an appeal that comes to the Court from a refusal of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (Council) to modify an existing development consent. The existing development consent related to a quarry for which consent was granted on 8 October 2000 (Original Consent) and subsequently modified in Augu...

CIVIL PROCEDURE — application for joinder — s 8.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) — r 6.24 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) — whether issues raised would be...

Class 1 Northern Beaches Council Clause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionStormwater / Drainage 03 July 2026
Pasat v Northern Beaches Council [2026] NSWLEC 1387

Before: Peatman AC

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — demolition — dual occupancy — strata subdivision — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — demolition — dual occupancy — strata subdivision — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders

Class 1 Blacktown City Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityDemolition 03 July 2026
Mount Druitt Inn Pty Limited v Blacktown City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1390

Before: Dixon SC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal by Blacktown City Council of a modification application (MOD-24-00154) seeking approval of works and an extension of the trading hours over part of the internal and public a...

MODIFICATION APPLICATION – substantially the same development – s 4.55(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) – hotel and motel building use – ‘essence’ of the development

Class 1 Penrith City Council Density / Bulk & ScaleHeritageTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionBiodiversity 03 July 2026
Das v Penrith City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1404

Before: Swan AC

This appeal was lodged by Jhumur Das (the Applicant) under s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) and relates to the deemed refusal by Penrith City Council (Council) of development application number DA25/0856 (DA). As amended, the DA seeks consent for demolit...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – demolition of existing structures – Nineteen lot Torrens title subdivision – acoustic barriers – vegetation management plan – conciliation conference – agreement between the ...

Class 1 Willoughby City Council Floor Space / FSRConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 03 July 2026
Group Architects Pty Ltd v Willoughby City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1406

Before: Swan AC

This appeal is lodged by Group Architects Pty Ltd pursuant to s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the actual refusal of development application DA-2024/296. As amended, the development application (DA) seeks consent for demolition of an existing bui...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – demolition of decommissioned substation building – storage premises - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders made

Class 1 Sutherland Shire Council SetbacksOvershadowing / SolarConciliation / AgreementDemolition 03 July 2026
Floratos v Sutherland Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1407

Before: Espinosa C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – modification application – residential development – minimal environmental impact – substantially the same development – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – modification application – residential development – minimal environmental impact – substantially the same development – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – ...

Class 1 Ku-ring-gai Council HeightFloor Space / FSRConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversity 02 June 2026
Sofi v Ku-ring-gai Council [2026] NSWLEC 1318

Before: Miller AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EP&A Act) against the refusal of Development Application eDA0094/25 for demolition of the existing dwelling house and associated structures and the construction of a dwelling house, ...

APPEAL — development application — dwelling house — conciliation conference — agreement reached — orders made

Class 1 The Hills Shire Council Character / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingNoise / AmenityConciliation / AgreementBiodiversity 02 June 2026
Coranton Pty Ltd v The Hills Shire Council [2026] NSWLEC 1323

Before: Porter C

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – use and works to an existing hotel and entertainment space - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – use and works to an existing hotel and entertainment space - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Independent Planning Commission HeritageBiodiversity 02 June 2026
Verdant Earth Technologies Limited v Independent Planning Commission [2026] NSWLEC 1330

Before: Froh R

JOINDER — application for joinder — statutory tests — issues proposed to be raised by applicant for joinder — public interest

JOINDER — application for joinder — statutory tests — issues proposed to be raised by applicant for joinder — public interest

Class 1 Penrith City Council (No 2) Traffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingSubdivision 02 June 2026
Sienna Waters Pty Ltd v Penrith City Council (No 2) [2026] NSWLEC 1321

Before: Washington C

The Court orders: The appeal is upheld. Development application DA24/1021 for the Torrens title subdivision of one lot into two, construction of a driveway and installation of a wastewater system, tree removal and ancillary works at 439 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa, Lot 2 in DP1250976 is determi...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — application for subdivision and associated works — impact on scenic and landscape qualities of Mulgoa Valley — consideration of building envelopes — appeal upheld

Class 1 Lane Cove Council HeritageTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionStormwater / Drainage 02 June 2026
Liu v Lane Cove Council [2026] NSWLEC 1319

Before: Dickson C

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the actual refusal of development application DA 124/2025. As amended the development application seeks consent for the demolition of the existing swimming pool, garage and part of the d...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — partial demolition of improvements and alterations and additions to existing dwelling — conciliation conference — amended plans and documents – agreement between the parties ...

Class 1 Ku-ring-gai Council HeightFloor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleHeritageTraffic / ParkingTrees / LandscapingFloodingClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionBiodiversity 02 June 2026
Owens v Ku-ring-gai Council [2026] NSWLEC 1324

Before: Washington C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – construction of a dual occupancy dwelling – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – construction of a dual occupancy dwelling – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Council of the City of Sydney Character / StreetscapeFloodingConciliation / AgreementBiodiversityStormwater / Drainage 02 June 2026
Gwinn v Council of the City of Sydney [2026] NSWLEC 1320

Before: Dickson C

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of development application D/2025/869. As amended, the development application seeks consent for the alterations and additions to an existing dwelling house. The de...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – alterations and additions to an existing dwelling – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders made

Class 1 Ku-ring-gai Council Trees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversity 02 June 2026
Ottery v Ku-ring-gai Council [2026] NSWLEC 1322

Before: Walsh C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Georges River Council HeritageTrees / LandscapingConciliation / AgreementDemolitionBiodiversity 02 July 2026
Auzoom Holdings Pty Ltd v Georges River Council [2026] NSWLEC 1401

Before: Dickson C

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of development application DA/2025/0266. As amended the development application seeks consent for the construction of a four storey building including tree removal, mi...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – alterations and additions, new four storey building for use as co-living housing – conciliation conference – amended plans and documents – agreement between the parties – ord...

Class 1 Georges River Council HeightDensity / Bulk & ScaleCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivision 02 July 2026
Fasoula Pty Ltd v Georges River Council [2026] NSWLEC 1403

Before: Pullinger AC

This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), brought by Fasoula Pty Ltd (the Applicant), against the refusal of Development Application DA2023/0572 (the DA) by Georges River Council (the Respondent). At the date of its lodgement on 7 Dece...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – residential apartment building development – cl 4.6 written request – height of buildings – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 4 Fu and Ors Noise / AmenityDemolitionSubdivisionStormwater / Drainage 02 April 2026
Cumberland Council v Fu and Ors [2026] NSWLEC 51

Before: Robson J

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE — Civil enforcement proceedings — Applicant sought leave to discontinue — Third respondent did not consent — Leave granted — Notice of discontinuance filed

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE — Civil enforcement proceedings — Applicant sought leave to discontinue — Third respondent did not consent — Leave granted — Notice of discontinuance filed

Class 1 Inner West Council Character / StreetscapeClause 4.6 VariationConciliation / AgreementDemolitionSubdivisionStormwater / Drainage 01 July 2026
Packet Houses Pty Ltd v Inner West Council [2026] NSWLEC 1398

Before: Starr AC

This is an appeal pursuant to the provision of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the refusal of Development Application No DA/2025/0049 for the demolition of existing structures, Torrens title subdivision of the existing lot(s) into 4 allotments, ...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – conciliation conference – agreement reached – amended plans and documents – cl 4.6 variation – orders made

Class 1 Canterbury-Bankstown Council Density / Bulk & ScaleTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementSubdivisionBiodiversityBushfireStormwater / Drainage 01 July 2026
Hasham v Canterbury-Bankstown Council [2026] NSWLEC 1397

Before: Dickson C

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — Torrens title subdivision — no works proposed — conciliation conference — amended plans and documents — agreement reached between the parties — orders made

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — Torrens title subdivision — no works proposed — conciliation conference — amended plans and documents — agreement reached between the parties — orders made

Class 1 Northern Beaches Council Floor Space / FSRSetbacksHeritageOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingConciliation / AgreementDemolition 01 July 2026
18 Victoria Pty Ltd v Northern Beaches Council [2026] NSWLEC 1399

Before: Creagh AC

This appeal concerns a development application for demolition of existing structures and construction of a residential flat building above basement parking at 18-20 Victoria Parade, Manly. Pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act), the appeal was commenc...

APPEAL – development application – residential flat building – conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders

Class 1 Mosman Municipal Council Floor Space / FSRDensity / Bulk & ScaleHeritageCharacter / StreetscapePrivacyOvershadowing / SolarTraffic / ParkingNoise / AmenityConciliation / Agreement 01 July 2026
Helm No. 21 Pty Limited v Mosman Municipal Council [2026] NSWLEC 81

Before: Beasley J

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Notice of motion seeking joinder — Heritage impacts — Privacy impacts — Application for joinder dismissed

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Notice of motion seeking joinder — Heritage impacts — Privacy impacts — Application for joinder dismissed

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