Strata 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.
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Characterisation 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?
Read MoreBuilding and subdivision under the amended EPA Act
Building and subdivision certification has been overhauled as part of a wide ranging legislative reform. What are some of the major changes?
Read MoreThe Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code and Subdivisions Code
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.
Read MoreDevelopment consent for roads
This article is in response to a question about when development consent is required for road construction.
Read MoreMore than one development consent on land?
This article is in response to a great question asked via email.
Read MoreAmendments to SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007
On 15 December 2017, significant changes were made to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.
Read MoreClause 4.6 variations by Councils
We’ve previously discussed how the Land and Environment Court will approach a clause 4.6 variation request – but what about local councils?
Read MoreClause 4.6 variations in the Land and Environment Court
In Gejo Pty Ltd v Canterbury-Bankstown Council, the Land and Environment Court revisited the legal test for clause 4.6 variations under local environmental plans.
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The Development Site 