July 2nd, 2026 · before Sherry AC · file 2025/370490
Appeal upheld; development application for six-storey residential flat building with basement parking determined by grant of consent subject to conditions.
55 William Street Developments sought approval for demolition and construction of a six-storey residential flat building with two levels of basement parking at Woollahra. The Council refused or imposed unacceptable conditions. The Court upheld the appeal and granted consent subject to conditions set out in the orders.
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING – consent – appeal – s 34 agreement – cl 4.6 variation –conditions of consent
The Court orders that: (1) The appeal is upheld. (2) Development Application DA-242/2025, as amended, for demolition of existing structures and construction of a six-storey residential flat building with two levels of basement parking, associated works, strata subdivision and construction certificate staging, is determined by the grant of consent subject to the conditions at Annexure A. (3) The Applicant is to pay the Respondents costs thrown away as a result of amended development application in the agreed amount of $11,500 within 28 days of these orders.
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