Minimum lot sizes under SEPPs – UPG v Blacktown City Council
On 9 June 2020 the Court of Appeal handed down a decision which considered the interaction of minimum lot size clauses across two State Environmental Planning Policies.
Read MoreCategory: Development consents
When 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 MorePitfalls with Development Applications
What are some common pitfalls and important considerations when it comes to development applications?
Read MoreExtent of Demolition – Coorey v Municipality of Hunters Hill
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”.
Read MoreSubdivision Certificates and Local Traffic Committee Approval
Today’s article is in response to a question about the withholding of a subdivision certificate subject to Local Traffic Committee approval.
Read MoreDevelopment Standards – Geeves v Inner West Council
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.
Read MoreEnvironment Protection Licences
Answers to some commonly asked questions about Environment Protection Licences.
Read MoreThe Precautionary Principle – M.H. Earthmoving Pty Ltd v Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
On 27 September 2018, the Land and Environment Court discussed the precautionary principle in an appeal relating to the expansion of a landfill facility.
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.
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