Event and Time
Event Description
- Type of case: Development Application appeal under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).
- Parties involved: Universal Property Group Pty Ltd (Applicant) vs. Camden Council (Respondent).
- Location: 11 Ingleburn Road, Leppington, NSW, 2179.
- Event Timeline:
- October 2021: Development Application lodged. - December 2021: Public notification occurred from the 7th to the 25th. - November and December 2022: Conciliation conferences held (14th, 1st, and 13th).
Application and Claims
- Application: The applicant sought consent for:
- Demolition of existing structures. - Remediation of land. - Tree removal. - Torrens Title subdivision of land into two lots—one super lot and one SP2 lot. - Construction of public road and drainage works.
Judicial Decisions
- Court Order:
- Appeal upheld. - Grant of Development Consent for the amended Development Application. - Permitted subject to conditions outlined in Annexure A.
Dispute Points and Legal Basis
Dispute Points
- Applicant's Claims:
- The development meets all necessary environmental and planning requirements. - The amended plans resolve the respondent's concerns regarding land use and owners' consent.
- Respondent's Arguments:
- Concerns regarding the proposed work potentially affecting adjacent landowners. - Questions over whether the application meets jurisdictional prerequisites for approval.