Manor Houses under the LRMD Code
Today’s post is in response to a question regarding manor houses under the Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code.
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Environment Protection Licences
Answers to some commonly asked questions about Environment Protection Licences.
Read MoreThe basics of Development Control Orders
What are Development Control Orders, and what possible consequences could they have on your development?
Read MoreClause 4.6 variations – Mandile v Sutherland Shire Council
Despite a wide range of issues in contention, the Land and Environment dismissed the entire case based on an inadequate 4.6 variation request.
Read MoreAccessible area under the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP – Ritchie v The Hills Shire Council
On 24 July 2018, the Land and Environment Court handed down a decision which considered the meaning of “walking distance” under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009.
Read MoreValidity of construction certificates
Who has the power to declare a construction certificate valid or invalid?
Read MoreStrata subdivision – Kelly v Randwick City Council
On 3 July 2018, the Land and Environment Court handed down a decision which considered the minimum lot size clause in the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012.
Read MoreDisciplinary proceedings for accredited certifiers
What is the process and the possible consequences if a complaint is made to the Building Professionals Board about an accredited certifier?
Read MoreCharacterisation of existing uses
Before claiming existing use rights, it’s important to determine what the existing use is.
Read MoreThe basics of existing use rights
What are existing use rights, and what are some of the principles that support them?
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