What is a “building” – Ballina Shire Council v Joblin
In a decision delivered by the Court on Friday 22 July, the Court considered the meaning of “building” in the context of a development control order.
Read MoreExploring environmental, planning and construction law issues in New South Wales
In a decision delivered by the Court on Friday 22 July, the Court considered the meaning of “building” in the context of a development control order.
Read MoreWhen a local council and an applicant are in disagreement, the Court has the power to determine whether a consent has lapsed (or not).
Read MoreA quick crash course on the basics of voluntary planning agreements.
Read MoreThe judgment of Parrot v Kiama Municipal Council provides guidance with respect to development applications for subdivision, and when we may need to consider the impacts of future development on the land (like houses or other structures).
Read MoreIn 2018, the NSW Court of Appeal handed down a very important judgment which changed the approach to the publication of reasons by Commissioners in the Land and Environment Court.
Read MoreThere are very limited pathways available to obtain approval for development that has already been carried out.
Read MoreThe judgment of Stockland Developments v Wollongong Council provides us with direction as to the preferred method of noise attenuation with respect to development.
Read MoreIn Ku-ring-gai Council v Buyozo Pty Ltd [2021] NSWCA 177, the NSW Court of Appeal determined that there is no power to modify a development consent to amend a condition of consent requiring a monetary contribution.
Read MoreOn 14 July 2021 legislation was published to permit modification applications to be amended.
Read MoreA judgment of the NSW Supreme Court of Appeal has raised significant doubts regarding the power to amend a modification application.
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