June 30th, 2026 · before Porter C · file 2024/161665
Appeal upheld; development consent granted for subdivision creating 43 residential lots and one residue lot subject to conditions.
132Cordeaux Pty Ltd appealed Wollongong City Council's refusal of a development application for subdivision at Cordeaux Heights creating 43 residential lots plus environmental lands subject to a Biobanking Agreement, with associated infrastructure and tree removal. The court granted the appeal and approved the development subject to conditions in Annexure A, including consideration of Aboriginal heritage matters on the Illawarra escarpment and zone objectives.
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – subdivision – Aboriginal heritage – Illawarra escarpment – zone objectives
The Court orders: (1) The appeal is upheld. (2) Development Consent is granted to Development Application No 2023/769 (as amended) for subdivision to create 43 residential lots plus one residue lot comprised of residential land and environmental lands including that subject to a Biobanking Agreement, construction of public and access roads, tree removal, associated infrastructure and earthworks, at 132 Staff Road and 64 Tamarind Drive, Cordeaux Heights subject to the conditions in Annexure A. (3) The exhibits are returned except 1, A and F.
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