Sutherland Shire Council v Sud

Land and Environment Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Sutherland Shire Council v Sud [2015] NSWLEC 44 Hearing dates:1 – 2, 16 April 2014Date of orders: 24 August 2015 Decision date: 24 August 2015 Jurisdiction:Class 4Before: Craig J Decision: See [160] Catchwords: CIVIL ENFORCEMENT – development carried out in breach of development consent for dwelling - s 123 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) – earlier criminal prosecution founded upon same subject matter – whether proceedings constitute an abuse of process - construction of s 127(7) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) – no double punishment – detrimental environmental impact occasioned by roof extension – use of roof as recreational terrace not sanctioned by development consent – demolition order made for removal of roof extension - restraining order imposed against use of roof as recreational terrace – remedial order to repair harm to trees – order for removal of absorption trench and fill on Land – motion for permanent stay of demolition order dismissed Legislation Cited: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) Fines Act 1996 (NSW) Interpretation Act 1987 (NSW) Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2006 Cases Cited: Alcan (NT) Alumina Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Territory Revenue [2009] HCA 41; 239 CLR 27 Allandale Blue Metal Pty Ltd v Roads and Maritime Services [2013] NSWCA 103; 195 LGERA 182 Batistatos v Roads and Traffic Authority of New...