Event and Time
Event Description
This case pertains to a development appeal regarding a Concept Plan Approval under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act). It involves the development of a 200-lot Torrens title subdivision on land at 198 Lenaghans Drive, Black Hill, Australia, with a focus on assessing the likely traffic and environmental impacts of the proposed development.
Application and Claims
- Applicant: Stevens Holdings Pty Limited (trading as the Stevens Group).
- Development Application: DA2018/00714 for a 'one into 200 lot Torrens title subdivision constructed in eight stages.'
- The Applicant sought consent for:
- Vegetation clearing - Creek rehabilitation works - Earthworks, drainage works - Roads, services, and landscaping
- Claim: The development is generally consistent with the existing Concept Plan and should be approved.
Judicial Decisions
- The appeal was dismissed.
- Development consent for DA2018/00714 was refused.
- The Applicant was granted leave to rely on amended plans and documents at Exhibits E, G, and K.
Dispute Points and Legal Basis
Dispute Points
Applicant's Arguments:
- The proposed development is consistent with the existing Concept Plan approval.
- The relocation of the signalised intersection improves road safety.
- Traffic assessments, though disputed, provided sufficient detail on traffic generation rates.
Respondents' Arguments:
- The development is inconsistent with the Concept Plan approval, particularly regarding traffic and transport assessments.
- The Traffic and Transport Impact Assessment (TTIA) was lacking in consultation with relevant authorities.