Exploring planning, environment, and local government law issues in New South Wales
The decision of Council of the Kool Family Developments Pty Ltd v City of Ryde Council provides a reminder that objectives of the zone are a relevant consideration when considering the merits of a development application.
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The recent decision of Sader v Elgammal provides some timely comments from the Court regarding consistency between development consents and construction certificates.
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In the case of Ballina Shire Council v Joblin [2022] NSWLEC 90, the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales underscored the paramount importance of drafting clear and unambiguous orders.
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The decision of Council of the City of Ryde v Network Developments NSW provides a warning to those obtaining complying development certificates (known as CDCs). In particular, it is critical that the lawfulness of issuing a CDC is considered at the date of issue.
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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.
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When a local council and an applicant are in disagreement, the Court has the power to determine whether a consent has lapsed (or not).
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A quick crash course on the basics of voluntary planning agreements.
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The 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).
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In 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.
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There are very limited pathways available to obtain approval for development that has already been carried out.
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The Development Site 