July 3rd, 2026 · before Swan AC · file 2026/00005249
Appeal upheld; development consent granted for demolition and storage premises subject to conditions, with costs awarded to the applicant.
Group Architects sought development consent for demolition of a decommissioned substation building and construction of storage premises at Chatswood. Following conciliation between the parties, the Court upheld the appeal and granted consent subject to conditions listed in Annexure A. The applicant was awarded costs of $8,000 thrown away by the amendment.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – demolition of decommissioned substation building – storage premises - conciliation conference – agreement between the parties – orders made
The Court orders that: (1) In accordance with s 8.15(3) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), the Applicant is to pay the Respondent ' s costs thrown away as a result of the amendment in the agreed sum of $ 8 ,000. (2) The appeal is upheld. (3) Development Application DA-2024/296 for the demolition of an existing building and construction of a storage premises on Lot 1 DP 663544, known as 157 Lower Gibbes Street, Chatswood NSW , is determined by the grant of development consent subject to the conditions at Annexure A.
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