Clause 4.6 variations by Councils
We’ve previously discussed how the Land and Environment Court will approach a clause 4.6 variation request – but what about local councils?
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Who is responsible – the PCA or Certifier?
This article is in response to a great question asked on LinkedIn.
Read MoreThe ins-and-outs of Owners Consent
Consent from the owner of the land is required for a development application to be made – but what does this really mean, and what are some of the quirks?
Read MoreDoes remediation work require a construction certificate?
We’ve looked at whether remediation work requires development consent – the next question often asked is whether a construction certificate is required too.
Read MoreDoes remediation work require development consent?
Whether a development consent is required for remediation work is a question that repeatedly comes up during the development process.
Read MoreEnforcement mechanisms for Voluntary Planning Agreements
To ensure a Voluntary Planning Agreement is enforced, it might be registered on the title of the land – but it doesn’t have to be!
Read MoreGranting development consent on contaminated land
In Lippmann Partnership Pty Ltd v Canterbury-Bankstown Council, the Land and Environment Court reiterated that the extent of contamination on a site must be determined before a consent authority has the power to issue a development consent.
Read MoreReform of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2017 proposes significant changes to planning law in NSW.
Read MoreValidity of conditions of consent
A condition of consent may be valid or invalid. Understanding the requirements for a valid condition of consent is important – an invalid condition can jeopardise an entire development consent.
Read MoreWhen does the category for the rating of land change?
The recent Land and Environment Court case of Karimbla Properties v Council of the City of Sydney has found that land can be recategorised for rating purposes once a developer undertakes activities which implement a development consent for the new use.
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