The Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019
The Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019 is set to bring some big changes to the development industry.
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.
COVID-19 – Amendments to the EPA Act
On 13 May 2020 the NSW Parliament passed a bill which makes changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).
Read MoreCOVID-19 – Proposed Amendments to the EPA Act
On 12 May 2020 the NSW Parliament considered a bill that proposes changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).
Read MoreThe Basics of Neighbourhood Disputes
There are a range of issues that can arise between neighbours – what are the major concerns and what can be done to resolve them?
Read MorePitfalls with Development Applications
What are some common pitfalls and important considerations when it comes to development applications?
Read MoreInfrastructure contributions system improvements
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.
Read MoreCOVID-19 – Commercial Tenancies
The National Cabinet agreed that states and territories, including NSW, would implement a mandatory Code of Conduct by way of legislation or regulation to implement a range of agreed commercial leasing principles.
Read MoreCOVID-19 – Planning System Acceleration Program
The NSW Government has today announced the Planning System Acceleration Program to keep the industry moving throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreCOVID-19 – Ministerial Orders under the EPA Act
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) has been amended to enable the Minister of Planning to make orders and authorise development without the need for any approval. At 8 May 2020, seven such orders have been made.
Read MoreExtent of Demolition – Coorey v Municipality of Hunters Hill
The judgment of Coorey v Municipality of Hunters Hill provides us with the appropriate considerations for determining whether a development application should be characterised as “additions and alterations” or an application for “a new building”.
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The Development Site 