COVID-19 – Planning System Acceleration Program
The NSW Government has today announced the Planning System Acceleration Program to keep the industry moving throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
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COVID-19 – Ministerial Orders under the EPA Act
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) has been amended to enable the Minister of Planning to make orders and authorise development without the need for any approval. At 8 May 2020, seven such orders have been made.
Read MoreExtent of Demolition – Coorey v Municipality of Hunters Hill
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”.
Read MoreThe Delegation of Inspections by Principal Certifers
This article considers a question regarding the ability for Principal Certifiers to delegate their inspections to others.
Read MoreThe difference between a “Certifier” and a “Principal Certifier”
Both Certifiers and a Principal Certifiers are required for construction projects – what is the difference, and why does it matter?
Read MoreTorrens, Stratum and Strata Subdivision
Today’s article is in response to a question about Torrens title subdivision, stratum subdivision and strata subdivision.
Read MoreView Sharing – Tenacity Consulting v Warringah Council
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.
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions – Long Service Levy
There are many assumptions in the industry about the long service levy – this article seeks to clarify some of those matters.
Read MoreConsideration of Development Control Plans – Stockland Development Pty Ltd v Manly Council
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.
Read MoreWestern Sydney Aerotropolis Planning Package
The draft plans for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis are now available – and this article points out five interesting features of the package.
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The Development Site 