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18 Dec 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

The year in review - A look at NSW planning and environment law in 2019

Our anthem for 2019 describing the state of planning and environmental law in NSW arises from the Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court's palinode in Roads and Maritime Services v United Petroleum Pty Ltd [2019] NSWCA 41 ...

16 Dec 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Planning and Environment Court refuses two related appeals against approval of a proposed ...

The case of Murphy v Moreton Bay Regional Council & Anor; Australian National Homes Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council & Anor [2019] QPEC 46 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland

16 Dec 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Planning and Environment Court finds that modifying a property boundary alignment constitutes a ...

The Planning and Environment Court has granted orders to allow an appeal to be heard and determined on the basis of a changed application which changed the boundary line between two lots.

12 Dec 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

The year in review: A look at the NSW waste industry in 2019

The waste industry has continued to respond and evolve throughout 2019 to policy, rule and market changes and drivers.

11 Dec 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Tenant restrained: the Planning and Environment Court makes orders to remedy and restrain a ...

The case of Chief Executive v Di Carlo [2019] QPEC 40 concerned an application for enforcement orders commenced by the Department of Environment and Science

11 Dec 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Planning and Environment Court applies discretion to revive lapsed development approval

The case of Annandale v Cairns Regional Council [2019] QPEC 49 concerned a lapsed development approval for operational work

9 Dec 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Recap of investigation powers under the EP&A Act and implications for evidence in criminal ...

Two significant judgments in 2019 highlight that investigation powers under the EP&A Act are broad and must be correctly exercised for evidence obtained to be admissible in subsequent proceedings.

19 Nov 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Weighing "Relevant Matters": Planning and Environment Court gives guidance as to the appropriate ...

Weighing "Relevant Matters": Planning and Environment Court gives guidance as to the appropriate weight to be given to relevant matters under the Planning Act 2016

19 Nov 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

A Local Government seeks declaration regarding non-compliance with the Building Act 1975 and the ...

A Local Government seeks declaration regarding non-compliance with the Building Act 1975 and the Planning Act 2016

19 Nov 2019

Planning, infrastructure and environment

Still Standing - Planning and Environment Court refuses to re-enliven a lapsed demolition ...

The Planning and Environment Court refused an Application to re-enliven a demolition approval of a pre-1947 house as the Court was not persuaded by the Applicant's grounds

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The year in review - A look at NSW planning and environment law in 2019

Planning and Environment Court refuses two related appeals against approval of a proposed ...

Planning and Environment Court finds that modifying a property boundary alignment constitutes a ...

The year in review: A look at the NSW waste industry in 2019

Tenant restrained: the Planning and Environment Court makes orders to remedy and restrain a ...

Planning and Environment Court applies discretion to revive lapsed development approval

Recap of investigation powers under the EP&A Act and implications for evidence in criminal ...

Weighing "Relevant Matters": Planning and Environment Court gives guidance as to the appropriate ...

A Local Government seeks declaration regarding non-compliance with the Building Act 1975 and the ...

Still Standing - Planning and Environment Court refuses to re-enliven a lapsed demolition ...

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The year in review - A look at NSW planning and environment law in 2019​

Planning and Environment Court refuses two related appeals against approval of a proposed ...​

Planning and Environment Court finds that modifying a property boundary alignment constitutes a ...​

The year in review: A look at the NSW waste industry in 2019​

Tenant restrained: the Planning and Environment Court makes orders to remedy and restrain a ...​

Planning and Environment Court applies discretion to revive lapsed development approval​

Recap of investigation powers under the EP&A Act and implications for evidence in criminal ...​

Weighing "Relevant Matters": Planning and Environment Court gives guidance as to the appropriate ...​

A Local Government seeks declaration regarding non-compliance with the Building Act 1975 and the ...​

Still Standing - Planning and Environment Court refuses to re-enliven a lapsed demolition ...​

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The year in review - A look at NSW planning and environment law in 2019

Planning and Environment Court refuses two related appeals against approval of a proposed ...

Planning and Environment Court finds that modifying a property boundary alignment constitutes a ...

The year in review: A look at the NSW waste industry in 2019

Tenant restrained: the Planning and Environment Court makes orders to remedy and restrain a ...

Planning and Environment Court applies discretion to revive lapsed development approval

Recap of investigation powers under the EP&A Act and implications for evidence in criminal ...

Weighing "Relevant Matters": Planning and Environment Court gives guidance as to the appropriate ...

A Local Government seeks declaration regarding non-compliance with the Building Act 1975 and the ...

Still Standing - Planning and Environment Court refuses to re-enliven a lapsed demolition ...