When work is “Physically Commenced”?

November 9, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

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?

Pitfalls with Development Applications

April 24, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

What are some common pitfalls and important considerations when it comes to development applications?

Extent of Demolition – Coorey v Municipality of Hunters Hill

March 9, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

The judgment of Coorey v Municipality of Hunters Hill provides us with the appropriate considerations for determining whether a development application should be characterised as “additions and alterations” or an application for “a new building”.

Subdivision Certificates and Local Traffic Committee Approval

February 14, 2019.Reading time 12 minutes.

Today’s article is in response to a question about the withholding of a subdivision certificate subject to Local Traffic Committee approval.

Development Standards – Geeves v Inner West Council

November 26, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

In the recent case of Geeves v Inner West Council, the Land and Environment Court found that it had no power to issue a development consent because a development standard was exceeded and no variation had been sought.

Environment Protection Licences

October 26, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

Answers to some commonly asked questions about Environment Protection Licences.

The Precautionary Principle – M.H. Earthmoving Pty Ltd v Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council

October 3, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

On 27 September 2018, the Land and Environment Court discussed the precautionary principle in an appeal relating to the expansion of a landfill facility.