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.
Planning, government, infrastructure and environmental law in 2020 has like most areas of law been impacted by COVID-19, but various other developments have featured this year also.
An overview of what environment protection licence holders in New South Wales should do if a monitoring condition is attached to their licence.
