Mount Druitt Inn Pty Limited v Blacktown City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1390
Before: Dixon SC · NSW Land and Environment Court
Summary
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 areas of the Village Hotel at 77 Mount Druitt Rd, Mount Druitt (the Site). The application is made under s 4.55(2) of the EPA Act. The Site and surrounding properties are zoned R2 Low density residenti
Catchwords
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
Outcome
The Court orders: (1) The modification application is refused. (2) Exhibits are returned. (3) The appeal is dismissed.
Legislation cited
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), ss 4.55, 8.9 Blacktown Local Environmental Plan 1988 Blacktown Local Environmental Plan 2015 Environmental Planning and Assessment Model Provisions 1980, s 4
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