Tree disputes among neighbours – know your rights
There is a little-known piece of legislation in NSW called the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006, and it has been…
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Statutory Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW)
Damning Findings from Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act The findings from the 5‑year statutory review of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 201…
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Is your Complying Development Certificate valid?
In the recent decision of Wollondilly Shire Council v Kennedy [2023] NSWLEC 53 the Land and Environment Court has held that…
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Remediation Orders – What are they? And what happens if you get one?
Many landholders in NSW are unaware of their obligations in respect of land clearing. This is understandable given the number…
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Land & Environment Court Declares Development Consent Invalid Over Failure to Impose Relevant Conditions
The Land and Environment Court has held that the failure to impose relevant conditions on a development consent could render it invalid…
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Court of Appeal clarifies whether development standards are jurisdictional prerequisites to the grant of development consent
On 26 April 2023, the New South Wales Court of Appeal handed down its decision in El Khouri v Gemaveld Pty…
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New Employment Zones to commence April 2023 | Planning & Environment
The New South Wales Government has amended Local Environmental Plans to replace Business and Industrial Zones with new ‘Employment Zones’. The…
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Statutory Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW)
Damning Findings from Review of Biodiversity Conservation Act The findings from the 5‑year statutory review of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 201…
Read more
Is your Complying Development Certificate valid?
In the recent decision of Wollondilly Shire Council v Kennedy [2023] NSWLEC 53 the Land and Environment Court has held that…
Read more
Remediation Orders – What are they? And what happens if you get one?
Many landholders in NSW are unaware of their obligations in respect of land clearing. This is understandable given the number…
Read more
Land & Environment Court Declares Development Consent Invalid Over Failure to Impose Relevant Conditions
The Land and Environment Court has held that the failure to impose relevant conditions on a development consent could render it invalid…
Read more
Court of Appeal clarifies whether development standards are jurisdictional prerequisites to the grant of development consent
On 26 April 2023, the New South Wales Court of Appeal handed down its decision in El Khouri v Gemaveld Pty…
Read more
New Employment Zones to commence April 2023 | Planning & Environment
The New South Wales Government has amended Local Environmental Plans to replace Business and Industrial Zones with new ‘Employment Zones’. The…
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