Lapsing of development consents – Donvito v Hawkesbury City Council
When a local council and an applicant are in disagreement, the Court has the power to determine whether a consent has lapsed (or not).
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When a local council and an applicant are in disagreement, the Court has the power to determine whether a consent has lapsed (or not).
Read MoreThe judgment of Parrot v Kiama Municipal Council provides guidance with respect to development applications for subdivision, and when we may need to consider the impacts of future development on the land (like houses or other structures).
Read MoreIn 2018, the NSW Court of Appeal handed down a very important judgment which changed the approach to the publication of reasons by Commissioners in the Land and Environment Court.
Read MoreThere are very limited pathways available to obtain approval for development that has already been carried out.
Read MoreThe judgment of Stockland Developments v Wollongong Council provides us with direction as to the preferred method of noise attenuation with respect to development.
Read MoreA judgment of the NSW Supreme Court of Appeal has raised significant doubts regarding the power to amend a modification application.
Read MoreThe law A local environmental plan (LEP) is a piece of legislation that guides planning decisions for local government areas through zoning and development controls. Each local government area will have one or more LEPs.
Read MoreProject Venture Development Pty Ltd v Pittwater Council provides us with guidance when considering the compatability of a proposal within its local area.
Read MoreThe judgment of Super Studio v Waverley Council provides us with the planning principle in relation to the use of landscaping to protect privacy.
Read MoreWhat questions should be considered in relation to whether a Plan of Management is appropriate for a particular situation?
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