Building 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?
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The 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.
Read MoreDoes remediation work require a construction certificate?
We’ve looked at whether remediation work requires development consent – the next question often asked is whether a construction certificate is required too.
Read MoreDoes remediation work require development consent?
Whether a development consent is required for remediation work is a question that repeatedly comes up during the development process.
Read MoreGranting development consent on contaminated land
In Lippmann Partnership Pty Ltd v Canterbury-Bankstown Council, the Land and Environment Court reiterated that the extent of contamination on a site must be determined before a consent authority has the power to issue a development consent.
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