The Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code and Subdivisions Code

April 22, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

On 6 April 2018, the State Government revealed changes to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 that will broaden the scope of complying development in New South Wales. These changes are set to commence on 6 July 2018.

Development consent for roads

February 14, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

This article is in response to a question about when development consent is required for road construction.

Construction certificates and Roads Act Consents

February 9, 2018.Reading time 13 minutes.

What are some of the features of construction certificates and consents under section 138 of the Roads Act 1993?

More than one development consent on land?

January 30, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

This article is in response to a great question asked via email.

Amendments to SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007

January 24, 2018.Reading time 15 minutes.

On 15 December 2017, significant changes were made to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.

Easements imposed by the courts

January 19, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

When will the courts impose an easement over land?

Clause 4.6 variations by Councils

January 11, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

We’ve previously discussed how the Land and Environment Court will approach a clause 4.6 variation request – but what about local councils?

Clause 4.6 variations in the Land and Environment Court

December 15, 2017.Reading time 13 minutes.

In Gejo Pty Ltd v Canterbury-Bankstown Council, the Land and Environment Court revisited the legal test for clause 4.6 variations under local environmental plans.

Who is responsible – the PCA or Certifier?

December 4, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

This article is in response to a great question asked on LinkedIn.

The ins-and-outs of Owners Consent

December 3, 2017.Reading time 11 minutes.

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?