Exploring environmental, planning and construction law issues in New South Wales
In Stokes v Waverley Council, the Land and Environment Court reiterated that a consent authority may issue a development consent that includes conditions requiring works to be undertaken on adjoining land.
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On 9 June 2020 the Court of Appeal handed down a decision which considered the interaction of minimum lot size clauses across two State Environmental Planning Policies.
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What powers do local councils have when it comes to enforcement under the EPA Act?
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In some instances a development consent will not lapse if building, engineering or construction work relating to the building, subdivision or work is “physically commenced”. What does this mean exactly?
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The Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019 is set to bring some big changes to the development industry.
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On 13 May 2020 the NSW Parliament passed a bill which makes changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).
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On 12 May 2020 the NSW Parliament considered a bill that proposes changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).
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There are a range of issues that can arise between neighbours – what are the major concerns and what can be done to resolve them?
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What are some common pitfalls and important considerations when it comes to development applications?
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The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is proposing changes to the infrastructure contributions system and is currently seeking feedback on the proposed changes up to Friday 12 June 2020.
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The Development Site 