Exploring planning, environment, and local government law issues in New South Wales
The legal landscape in 2024 has delivered some truly fascinating cases, providing valuable insights into the intricacies of planning, local government and development law in New South Wales.
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As demonstrated by the recent decision in Bowie Ferris Investments Pty Ltd v Woollahra Municipal Council, heritage listings can also present significant challenges, particularly when the use of a building is integral to its heritage value.
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The legal interpretation of what constitutes a “road” plays a significant role in property development, particularly when access roads serve adjacent structures in zones with distinct planning constraints.
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The case C & V Engineering Co Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Pizzolato Settlement v Department of Planning Industry and Environment – Valuer General of NSW [2024] NSWLEC 57 provides important insights into the complexities surrounding land valuation in urban environments, particularly when adjacent to developments like Mascot Towers.
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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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What are Interim Heritage Orders and how can they impact development?
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When a condition of consent states that a council is to be satisfied about a matter, it may not always be the council who makes the final decision.
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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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This article considers a question regarding the ability for Principal Certifiers to delegate their inspections to others.
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The Development Site 