Compulsory Acquisition of Land
What is the process for compulsorily acquiring land in New South Wales?
Read MoreAuthor: Alyce Kliese
Alyce is a civil engineer and a practicing lawyer, who has a desire to share her insights on the legal and practical realities of the development industry.
When is a Long Service Levy payable?
There is an assumption in the industry that a long service levy is always payable before a construction certificate is issued. Is this true?
Read MoreOwners consent with Construction Certificate Applications
This article is in response to a question I received about obtaining an owner’s consent with a construction certificate application.
Read MoreManor Houses under the LRMD Code
Today’s post is in response to a question regarding manor houses under the Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code.
Read MoreDevelopment Standards – Geeves v Inner West Council
In the recent case of Geeves v Inner West Council, the Land and Environment Court found that it had no power to issue a development consent because a development standard was exceeded and no variation had been sought.
Read MoreEnvironment Protection Licences
Answers to some commonly asked questions about Environment Protection Licences.
Read MoreThe Precautionary Principle – M.H. Earthmoving Pty Ltd v Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
On 27 September 2018, the Land and Environment Court discussed the precautionary principle in an appeal relating to the expansion of a landfill facility.
Read MoreThe basics of Development Control Orders
What are Development Control Orders, and what possible consequences could they have on your development?
Read MoreConciliation conferences in the Land and Environment Court
Conciliation conferences are a tool frequently used by the Land and Environment Court – it’s important to know what you should expect from the process.
Read MoreClause 4.6 variations – Mandile v Sutherland Shire Council
Despite a wide range of issues in contention, the Land and Environment dismissed the entire case based on an inadequate 4.6 variation request.
Read More
The Development Site 