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Category: Land and Environment Court
Clause 4.6 and SEPP Development Standards – Ku-ring-gai Council v Pathways Property Group Pty Ltd
The decision in Ku-ring-gai Council v Pathways Property Group Pty Ltd (Pathways) provides an important precedent on the application of clause 4.6 of a local environmental plan to vary development standards imposed by a State environmental planning policy.
Read MoreNavigating the Land and Environment Court – Key Processes Explained
The Land and Environment Court process can be unfamiliar to most – this article provides a high level overview of the processes.
Read MoreThe Basics of “Amending Development Applications”
In Australian Village No. 12 – Gladstone St Pty Ltd v Inner West Council, the Land and Environment Court explained the concept and identified common confusions that can arise with “amending development applications”.
Read MoreThe Essential Services Clause – Georges River Council v Eskander
The judgment of Georges River Council v Eskander [2024] NSWLEC 98 provides insight into how courts approach requirements for adequate arrangements for essential services.
Read MoreUnderstanding Existing Use Rights – Blues Point Hotel Property Pty Ltd v North Sydney Council
The case of Blues Point Hotel Property Pty Ltd v North Sydney Council [2021] NSWLEC 27 offers valuable insights into the interpretation and application of existing use rights.
Read MoreSydney Metro’s Role – Lessons from Symin v The Hills Shire Council
The recent decision in Symin v The Hills Shire Council [2024] NSWLEC 1840 highlights the complexities of residential development above critical infrastructure, with Sydney Metro playing a role in the proceedings.
Read MoreNavigating Consent Orders – Insights from Billyard Avenue Developments v The Council of the City of Sydney
The Land and Environment Court’s decision in Billyard Avenue Developments Pty Limited v The Council of the City of Sydney serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of adhering to planning controls and understanding the boundaries of consent orders.
Read MoreVisual Impact and Suitability – Amplitel Pty Limited v The Hills Shire Council
In the recent decision of Amplitel Pty Limited v The Hills Shire Council highlights significant considerations for assessing DAs involving telecommunications infrastructure.
Read MoreLessons in subdivision controls – JS Architects Pty Ltd v Randwick City Council
In a recent Land and Environment Court decision, JS Architects Pty Ltd v Randwick City Council, the Court clarified how minimum lot size controls should be applied when assessing strata subdivisions.
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