Sienna Waters Pty Ltd v Penrith City Council [2026] NSWLEC 1270
Before: Washington C · NSW Land and Environment Court
Summary
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — application for subdivision and associated works — impact on scenic and landscape qualities of Mulgoa Valley — consideration of building envelopes — appeal upheld
Catchwords
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — application for subdivision and associated works — impact on scenic and landscape qualities of Mulgoa Valley — consideration of building envelopes — appeal upheld
Outcome
The Court directs: (1) The parties are to confer and settle the conditions of consent in accordance with my reasons for judgment and to provide a copy to the Court by 26 May 2026. (2) Upon receipt of the agreed conditions and after review, if they are acceptable, I will make final orders.
Legislation cited
Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW) Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), Div 4.8, ss 4.15, 8.7 Rural Fires Act 1997 (NSW), s 100B Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010, Sch 5, cll 2.6, 7.5, 7.18 State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021, Ch 6, Pt 6.2
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