Minimum lot sizes under SEPPs – UPG v Blacktown City Council
On 9 June 2020 the Court of Appeal handed down a decision which considered the interaction of minimum lot size clauses across two State Environmental Planning Policies.
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Enforcement action by local councils – The EPA Act
What powers do local councils have when it comes to enforcement under the EPA Act?
Read MoreWhen work is “Physically Commenced”?
In some instances a development consent will not lapse if building, engineering or construction work relating to the building, subdivision or work is “physically commenced”. What does this mean exactly?
Read MoreThe Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019
The Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019 is set to bring some big changes to the development industry.
Read MoreCOVID-19 – Amendments to the EPA Act
On 13 May 2020 the NSW Parliament passed a bill which makes changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).
Read MoreCOVID-19 – Proposed Amendments to the EPA Act
On 12 May 2020 the NSW Parliament considered a bill that proposes changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).
Read MoreThe Basics of Neighbourhood Disputes
There are a range of issues that can arise between neighbours – what are the major concerns and what can be done to resolve them?
Read MorePitfalls with Development Applications
What are some common pitfalls and important considerations when it comes to development applications?
Read MoreInfrastructure contributions system improvements
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is proposing changes to the infrastructure contributions system and is currently seeking feedback on the proposed changes up to Friday 12 June 2020.
Read MoreCOVID-19 – Commercial Tenancies
The National Cabinet agreed that states and territories, including NSW, would implement a mandatory Code of Conduct by way of legislation or regulation to implement a range of agreed commercial leasing principles.
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The Development Site 