Extent of Demolition – Coorey v Municipality of Hunters Hill

March 9, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

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”.

The Delegation of Inspections by Principal Certifers

March 9, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

This article considers a question regarding the ability for Principal Certifiers to delegate their inspections to others.

The difference between a “Certifier” and a “Principal Certifier”

March 9, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Both Certifiers and a Principal Certifiers are required for construction projects – what is the difference, and why does it matter?

Torrens, Stratum and Strata Subdivision

February 5, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Today’s article is in response to a question about Torrens title subdivision, stratum subdivision and strata subdivision.

View Sharing – Tenacity Consulting v Warringah Council

January 17, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions – Long Service Levy

January 13, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

There are many assumptions in the industry about the long service levy – this article seeks to clarify some of those matters.

Consideration of Development Control Plans – Stockland Development Pty Ltd v Manly Council

January 10, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

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.

Western Sydney Aerotropolis Planning Package

January 8, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

The draft plans for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis are now available – and this article points out five interesting features of the package.

Disputes in the Land and Environment Court in 2019

December 8, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

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.

“Interim” Occupation Certificates

December 8, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

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.