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Class 1 — Merit appeal Northern Beaches Council 10 June 2026

Sutcliffe v Northern Beaches Council [2026] NSWLEC 1341

Before: Espinosa C · NSW Land and Environment Court

HeritageCharacter / StreetscapeTraffic / Parking

Summary

the Court determines to grant the consent (Ex 3). The Applicant’s case is that the Proposed Development seeks modest alternations and additions to the front of the existing semi-detached dwelling. During submissions the Applicant brought to the Court’s attention that the DA had been refused by Council because of the non-compliant parking space which is supported by the Assessment Report (Tab 12, Class 1 Application, Ex A) which at p 11 provides as follows: “Heritage considers that this pro

Catchwords

DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – alterations and additions to a dwelling for single onsite car park – assessment of impact on nearby heritage items – streetscape – orders

Outcome

The Court orders: (1)   The appeal is upheld. (2)   Development consent is granted to development application DA2024/1782 for alterations and additions to a semi-detached dwelling at 28 George Street, Manly NSW 2095 legally described as Lot 1 in DP 90346 subject to the conditions of consent in Annexure A.

Legislation cited

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), ss 4.16, 8.7   Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013, Sch 5, cl 5.10

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