Mods of Mods – AQC Dartbrook Management v THE Minister
A judgment of the NSW Supreme Court of Appeal has raised significant doubts regarding the power to amend a modification application.
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Clause 4.6 Variations – MS Windsor St v Hawkesbury City Council
The law A local environmental plan (LEP) is a piece of legislation that guides planning decisions for local government areas through zoning and development controls. Each local government area will have one or more LEPs.
Read MoreNegligence and local councils
In some instances a local council may be liable in relation to negligence, including with respect to development consents.
Read MoreCompatibility – Project Venture Developments v Pittwater Council
Project Venture Development Pty Ltd v Pittwater Council provides us with guidance when considering the compatability of a proposal within its local area.
Read MoreIn the news – Clause 4.6 variations
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.
Read MoreInterim Heritage Orders
What are Interim Heritage Orders and how can they impact development?
Read MoreConditions of Consent – Certifier or Council?
When a condition of consent states that a council is to be satisfied about a matter, it may not always be the council who makes the final decision.
Read MorePublication of SEPPS and LEPS
There have been some recent changes to how the public is notified about new planning instruments on the NSW Government website.
Read MoreLandscaping to protect privacy – Super Studio v Waverley Council
The judgment of Super Studio v Waverley Council provides us with the planning principle in relation to the use of landscaping to protect privacy.
Read MorePlans of Management – Renaldo Plus 3 Pty Limited v Hurstville City Council
What questions should be considered in relation to whether a Plan of Management is appropriate for a particular situation?
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