Meaning of Boundary Adjustment – Vollmer v Port Stephens Council
Can you consolidate lots, redraw them, and still call it a “boundary adjustment”? The Land and Environment Court says no.
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Key Decisions from 2024 – Lessons in Planning, Contracts, and Liability
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.
Read MoreHeritage Use and Adaptive Reuse: Lessons from Bowie Ferris Investments v Woollahra Municipal Council
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.
Read MoreA Road or Not a Road? That is the Question: Henroth v Canterbury-Bankstown Council
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.
Read MoreMascot Towers and its impact on surrounding development – C&V Engineering v Valuer General of NSW
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.
Read MoreWhat is a “building” – Ballina Shire Council v Joblin
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.
Read MoreInterim Heritage Orders
What are Interim Heritage Orders and how can they impact development?
Read MoreConditions of Consent – Certifier or Council?
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.
Read MoreWhen work is “Physically Commenced”?
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?
Read MoreThe Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019
The Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019 is set to bring some big changes to the development industry.
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The Development Site 