A local government's decision to refuse the demolition of an 1860s character dwelling is overturned after finding that the construction of an adjacent dwelling will result in a loss of the meaningful contribution to the character of the street.
A landmark VCAT ruling has reshaped the legal framework surrounding combustible cladding disciplinary proceedings in Victoria. The decision addresses longstanding questions concerning BCA compliance, surveyor approvals and the evidentiary burden faced by the VBA in disciplinary prosecutions.
A Noosaville planning appeal in respect of development conditions shows how planning purpose, locality and practical consequences determine whether development conditions are lawful.
As Victoria approaches another state election, property industry leaders gathered for the Melbourne Property Think Tank 2026 to examine what is needed to turn the state's strong fundamentals into investment, development and housing delivery.
The Planning and Environment Court of Queensland has allowed a minor change to be made to a development approval for a resource recovery and landfill facility, involving a new process for managing combustible carbonaceous material.
The introduction of low intensity industrial uses in a rural zone in Cairns are held to be contrary to the strategic intent of the planning scheme resulting in the refusal of an application for a preliminary approval including a variation request.
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