Shina v Canterbury Bankstown Council [2026] NSWLEC 1388
Before: Horton C · NSW Land and Environment Court
Summary
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 with basement parking, cabana and front fence at 67 Linda Street, Belfield. On 19 June 2026, the Court arranged a conciliation conference between the parties in accordance with s 34(1) of the Land and E
Catchwords
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION: dwelling house development – conciliation conference – agreement between parties – orders
Outcome
The Court orders that: (1) The appeal is upheld. (2) Development application No DA-1404/2025, on land legally described as Lot 42 Sec A in DP 10131 and known as 67 Linda Street Belfield NSW 2191 is determined by the grant of consent, subject to the conditions at Annexure A.
Legislation cited
Environmental Planning and Assessment 1979 (NSW), ss 4.16, 8.7 Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW), s 34 Canterbury-Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023, cll 4.3, 4.4, 6.2, 6.3, 6.9 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (NSW), s 38 State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021, s 4.6 State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022, s 2.1
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