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.

Development consent for roads

February 14, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

This article is in response to a question about when development consent is required for road construction.

More than one development consent on land?

January 30, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

This article is in response to a great question asked via email.

Amendments to SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007

January 24, 2018.Reading time 15 minutes.

On 15 December 2017, significant changes were made to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.

Clause 4.6 variations by Councils

January 11, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

We’ve previously discussed how the Land and Environment Court will approach a clause 4.6 variation request – but what about local councils?

Clause 4.6 variations in the Land and Environment Court

December 15, 2017.Reading time 13 minutes.

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.

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.