The case of AQC Dartbrook Management Pty Ltd v Minister for Planning and Public Spaces [2021] NSWCA 112 concerned an appeal to the New South Wales Court of Appeal against a decision of the New South Wales Land and Environment Court.
The case of Lorenzato v Burwood Council [2020] NSWSC 1659 (Lorenzato v Burwood) concerned an action against Burwood Council (Council) for negligent misstatement in a planning certificate.
The definition of technical planning concepts such as "gross floor area" can vary between planning instruments. Care should be taken at all stages of the project life cycle to ensure that the correct definition is being applied.
Buyozo Pty Limited v Ku-ring-gai Council [2021] NSWLEC 2 demonstrates an application of the purposive approach to statutory construction in the context of "gross floor area".
A Rural Boundary Clearing Code (Clearing Code), expected to take effect in early 2021, will allow rural landowners to clear up to 25 metres of vegetation for hazard reduction without further approvals.
The waste industry has responded well to the impacts of COVID-19 in continuing to provide essential waste services throughout NSW.
