The basics of existing use rights

June 19, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

What are existing use rights, and what are some of the principles that support them?

Building and subdivision under the amended EPA Act

May 4, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Building and subdivision certification has been overhauled as part of a wide ranging legislative reform. What are some of the major changes?

The Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code and Subdivisions Code

April 22, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

On 6 April 2018, the State Government revealed changes to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 that will broaden the scope of complying development in New South Wales. These changes are set to commence on 6 July 2018.

Easements imposed by the courts

January 19, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

When will the courts impose an easement over land?

Who is responsible – the PCA or Certifier?

December 4, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

This article is in response to a great question asked on LinkedIn.

The ins-and-outs of Owners Consent

December 3, 2017.Reading time 11 minutes.

Consent from the owner of the land is required for a development application to be made – but what does this really mean, and what are some of the quirks?

Am I eligible for an owner-builder permit?

November 27, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

There are a bunch of criteria that must be met before a person can obtain an owner-builder permit.

Does remediation work require a construction certificate?

November 25, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

We’ve looked at whether remediation work requires development consent – the next question often asked is whether a construction certificate is required too.