Costs in Compulsory Acquisition – UPG 72 v Blacktown City Council (No 2)
Even where a landowner fails to beat the Valuer-General’s determination, the Court may still award them costs.
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Understanding Public Purpose: Lessons from Goldmate Property Luddenham No. 1 Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Goldmate Property Luddenham No. 1 Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW offers a crucial clarification on how the concept of “public purpose” must be properly understood in the context of compulsory land acquisition.
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 MoreCompulsory Acquisition of Land
What is the process for compulsorily acquiring land in New South Wales?
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The Development Site 