View Sharing – Tenacity Consulting v Warringah Council
The judgment of Tenacity Consulting v Warringah Council provides us with a four step assessment process to be used when making planning decisions with respect to view sharing.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Long Service Levy
There are many assumptions in the industry about the long service levy – this article seeks to clarify some of those matters.
Read MoreConsideration of Development Control Plans – Stockland Development Pty Ltd v Manly Council
In a judgment handed down at the end of 2019, the Court reiterated the principles set down in Stockland Development Pty Ltd v Manly Council regarding the consideration of development control plans.
Read MoreWestern Sydney Aerotropolis Planning Package
The draft plans for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis are now available – and this article points out five interesting features of the package.
Read MoreDisputes in the Land and Environment Court in 2019
The Land and Environment Court has a wide-ranging jurisdiction to deal with a variety of concerns raised by parties – and 2019 was no exception.
Read More"Interim" Occupation Certificates
Today’s article is in response to a question about the availability of “interim” occupation certificates following the commencement of legislation on 1 December 2019.
Read MoreWhat is “the development site”
Today’s article comes from a question received about whether a development application can relate to part of a lot.
Read MoreDevelopment Contributions – Young v Ballina Shire Council
The Land and Environment Court recently considered whether the Court should disallow or amend the development contributions imposed on a development in Ballina.
Read MoreThe Basics of Easements
What are easements, how can they be created, and how can they be removed?
Read MoreAccess to the Local Traffic Committee
Today’s article comes from a question received about how access and make contact with the Local Traffic Committee.
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