Disputes in the Land and Environment Court in 2019
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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“Interim” Occupation Certificates
Today’s article is in response to a question about the availability of “interim” occupation certificates following the commencement of legislation on 1 December 2019.
Read MoreWhat is “the development site”
Today’s article comes from a question received about whether a development application can relate to part of a lot.
Read MoreDevelopment Contributions – Young v Ballina Shire Council
The Land and Environment Court recently considered whether the Court should disallow or amend the development contributions imposed on a development in Ballina.
Read MoreThe Basics of Easements
What are easements, how can they be created, and how can they be removed?
Read MoreAccess to the Local Traffic Committee
Today’s article comes from a question received about how access and make contact with the Local Traffic Committee.
Read MoreSubdivision Certificates and Local Traffic Committee Approval
Today’s article is in response to a question about the withholding of a subdivision certificate subject to Local Traffic Committee approval.
Read MoreApproval of the Local Traffic Committee
Today’s article is in response to a question about the powers of the Local Traffic Committee.
Read MoreOffence for installing traffic control devices
This article comes from a question I received about the lawfulness of installing traffic control devices without approval.
Read MoreReport into the Building and Construction Industry
The NSW Government has released the government’s response to a national report into compliance and enforcement in the building industry.
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The Development Site 