Roads Act Consents
This article is in response to a range of questions I have received about consent under section 138 of the Roads Act 1993.
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.
Accessible area under the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP – Ritchie v The Hills Shire Council
On 24 July 2018, the Land and Environment Court handed down a decision which considered the meaning of “walking distance” under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009.
Read MoreValidity of construction certificates
Who has the power to declare a construction certificate valid or invalid?
Read MoreStaged subdivision certificates
This article is in response to a question about whether subdivision certificates can be staged if the development consent doesn’t specifically allow it.
Read MoreStrata subdivision – Kelly v Randwick City Council
On 3 July 2018, the Land and Environment Court handed down a decision which considered the minimum lot size clause in the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012.
Read MoreDisciplinary proceedings for accredited certifiers
What is the process and the possible consequences if a complaint is made to the Building Professionals Board about an accredited certifier?
Read MoreCharacterisation of existing uses
Before claiming existing use rights, it’s important to determine what the existing use is.
Read MoreThe basics of existing use rights
What are existing use rights, and what are some of the principles that support them?
Read MoreBuilding and subdivision under the amended EPA Act
Building and subdivision certification has been overhauled as part of a wide ranging legislative reform. What are some of the major changes?
Read MoreThe Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code and Subdivisions Code
On 6 April 2018, the State Government revealed changes to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 that will broaden the scope of complying development in New South Wales. These changes are set to commence on 6 July 2018.
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The Development Site 