Georges v Cumberland Council [2026] NSWLEC 1371
Before: Espinosa C · NSW Land and Environment Court
Summary
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER APPEAL — stop use order — demolish works order — restore works order — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders
Catchwords
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ORDER APPEAL — stop use order — demolish works order — restore works order — conciliation conference — agreement between the parties — orders
Outcome
The Court orders: (1) The appeal is upheld. (2) Pursuant to s 8.18(4)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), Development Control Order (Ref: ON2025/1054) dated 19 December 2025 issued by the Respondent to the First and Second Applicants is modified as shown in Annexure A and issued in the form annexed and marked Annexure B.
Legislation cited
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), ss 4.16, 8.7, Sch 5 Pt 1, Pt 4 cll 2, 3, 4, 5, 38 Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW), s 34
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