Habib Hamade v Georges River Council [2026] NSWLEC 1732
Before: Young AC · NSW Land and Environment Court
Summary
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 by Georges River Council (the Council) of Development Application No. DA2026/0124 (DA). The DA seeks consent for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a new two storey dwelling house with basement parking and in-ground swimming pool and spa, cabana and associated landscaping on land known as Lot 11 DP 554491 at 244 Connells Point Road, Co
Catchwords
APPEAL — residential development application — adequacy of arrangements for stormwater drainage
Outcome
The Court orders that: (1) The appeal is dismissed. (2) Development Application No. DA2026/0124 for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a new two storey dwelling house with basement parking and in-ground swimming pool and spa, cabana and associated landscaping on land known as Lot 11 DP 554491 at 244 Connells Point Road, Connells Point, NSW 2221 is determined by refusal of consent. (3) The exhibits are returned except for exhibits A-C, 4 and 6.
Legislation cited
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), ss 4.15, 4.16, 4.17, 8.7 Georges River Local Environmental Plan 2021, cll 2.3, 6.3, 6.9
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