Exploring planning, environment, and local government law issues in New South Wales
The judgment of Coorey v Municipality of Hunters Hill provides us with the appropriate considerations for determining whether a development application should be characterised as “additions and alterations” or an application for “a new building”.
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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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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.
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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.
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The Land and Environment Court recently considered whether the Court should disallow or amend the development contributions imposed on a development in Ballina.
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What are easements, how can they be created, and how can they be removed?
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What is the process for compulsorily acquiring land in New South Wales?
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On 27 September 2018, the Land and Environment Court discussed the precautionary principle in an appeal relating to the expansion of a landfill facility.
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What are Development Control Orders, and what possible consequences could they have on your development?
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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.
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