Compulsory Acquisition of Land
What is the process for compulsorily acquiring land in New South Wales?
Read MoreCategory: Land and Environment Court
The 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.
Read MoreRoads Act Consents
This article is in response to a range of questions I have received about consent under section 138 of the Roads Act 1993.
Read MoreAccessible area under the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP – Ritchie v The Hills Shire Council
On 24 July 2018, the Land and Environment Court handed down a decision which considered the meaning of “walking distance” under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009.
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