View Sharing – Tenacity Consulting v Warringah Council
The judgment of Tenacity Consulting v Warringah Council provides us with a four step assessment process to be used when making planning decisions with respect to view sharing.
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Consideration of Development Control Plans – Stockland Development Pty Ltd v Manly Council
In a judgment handed down at the end of 2019, the Court reiterated the principles set down in Stockland Development Pty Ltd v Manly Council regarding the consideration of development control plans.
Read MoreDisputes in the Land and Environment Court in 2019
The Land and Environment Court has a wide-ranging jurisdiction to deal with a variety of concerns raised by parties – and 2019 was no exception.
Read MoreDevelopment Contributions – Young v Ballina Shire Council
The Land and Environment Court recently considered whether the Court should disallow or amend the development contributions imposed on a development in Ballina.
Read MoreThe Basics of Easements
What are easements, how can they be created, and how can they be removed?
Read MoreCompulsory Acquisition of Land
What is the process for compulsorily acquiring land in New South Wales?
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 MoreConciliation conferences in the Land and Environment Court
Conciliation conferences are a tool frequently used by the Land and Environment Court – it’s important to know what you should expect from the process.
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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