Exploring environmental, planning and construction law issues in New South Wales
The 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).
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In some instances a local council may be liable in relation to negligence, including with respect to development consents.
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Following an inquiry into the former Canterbury City Council, ICAC has made some interesting recommendations in relation to the use of clause 4.6 variation requests.
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What are some common pitfalls and important considerations when it comes to development applications?
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Today’s article comes from a question received about how access and make contact with the Local Traffic Committee.
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Today’s article is in response to a question about the withholding of a subdivision certificate subject to Local Traffic Committee approval.
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Today’s article is in response to a question about the powers of the Local Traffic Committee.
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This article comes from a question I received about the lawfulness of installing traffic control devices without approval.
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This post is in response to a question received about the role and powers of the Local Traffic Committee.
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This article is in response to a question about whether subdivision certificates can be staged if the development consent doesn’t specifically allow it.
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The Development Site 