PFAS class actions over groundwater contaminated by toxic firefighting foam settled by Federal Government
An "in-principle" settlement has been reached between the Australian Government and residents of three communities who had their groundwater contaminated by toxic firefighting foams used at defence bases until the early 2000s (
Accelerated global warming constitutes a climate emergency: PIA
Federal government settles years-long PFAS contamination class actions
An 'in-principle' agreement has been reached between the
NSW
The NSW Government will provide
Planning changes for bushfire-affected communities
Small businesses in bushfire-affected communities will be able to operate from portable offices without council approval, under the latest bushfire recovery initiative from the NSW Government (
Plans for high towers dwarfing
A high rise for tech giant Atlassian will be among the first buildings to be constructed at the southern end of the CBD as part of a massive redevelopment (
Stamp duty relief for bushfire-affected homeowners
NSW Government will provide stamp duty relief for people who lost their homes during the bushfires and who choose to purchase a replacement home elsewhere rather than rebuild (
Exhibition Extended for
The community has more time to have its say on the proposed
Levy for developers tripled on new buildings in
Developers and business will be slugged with the proposed 3 per cent levy, part of the biggest shake up of planning controls in the core of the CBD in more than four decades (
With
Five executives who were in charge of
Qld Government puts a lid on mountain water
No new groundwater bores can be constructed on
PCA: Thirteen ways to energise
Developer Aland Wins Approval for
Court approves
A 23-townhouse development on
The Threatened Species Scientific Committee 10-point Bushfire Response Plan
The Threatened Species Scientific Committee has released its Bushfire Response Plan which was approved by the Minister for the Environment, the Hon
Extension to submissions for EPBC Act review - Statement
Acknowledging that the bushfires are the focus of many of the review's stakeholders, it is appropriate to extend the timeframe for providing submissions. I am keen for every interested stakeholder to have their say about the EPBC Act and how it operates. Submissions are now due by close of business
New NatHERS certificate to be rolled out by
A new NatHERS certificate will soon come into use as software tools transition to Chenath Engine version 3.21. The new NatHERS certificate has been developed after significant consultation with industry users and will replace the previous "universal certificate" for all new assessments from
Planning for welcoming and inclusive communities: guidelines for regional growth
NSW
Policies
State and Regional Development SEPP - Water Treatment Plants
NSW Planning Portal
Notification start-end date
Koala
NSW Planning Portal
Notification start-end date
Plans
Western Sydney Aerotropolis Planning Package
NSW Planning Portal
Notification start-end date
The first
The draft plan is now out for public consultation following the release of five creative concepts from architecture and planning firms last year.
Applications open for
Applications are now open under the 2020 Investment Round of the
NSW
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING - construction of development consents and construction certificates - development without development consent - scope and purpose of statutory regime - over excavation of subject site - validity of construction certificates - whether construction certificate was validly modified - whether development was carried out otherwise than in accordance with the construction certificate - development without consent - public notification of voluntary planning agreement - occupation certificates - discretion and relief
Younes v
APPEAL - development application - seniors living - whether adequate written evidence of compliance with requirements for access to facilities and services - bus service not available on weekends - whether cl 4.6 request adequate - whether consistent with objectives - issues of site compatibility
Smith v Waddingham [2020] NSWLEC 1089
TREES (DISPUTES BETWEEN NEIGHBOURS): dropping branches; roof damage; apprehension of injury
Cox v
MODIFICATION APPLICATION - Heritage Item - whether the works have a detrimental impact on the significance of the heritage item - appeal dismissed
Gardiner v
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION — subdivision - flood affected land - whether there is a safe evacuation route - satisfaction of precondition to consent - whether the creation of an easement for evacuation is warranted.
Taylor & Anor v
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - APPEAL - appeal against refusal of proposed demolition of a timber and tin dwelling in the Traditional building character overlay in City Plan 2014 - whether the demolition will result in the loss of traditional building character - whether the demolition complies with the Traditional building character (demolition) overlay code in City Plan 2014. Planning Act 2016 Qld ss 45 and 60; Planning and Environment Court Act 2016 Qld s 45
JRD No 2
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - APPEAL - appeal against refusal of a development application seeking a development permit for material change of use for a retirement facility in a Low density residential zone - whether the proposed development is of an appropriate height - whether there is inconsistency between a zone code and neighbourhood plan code and, if so, which prevails - whether there is conflict occasioned by bulk, scale, form and intensity - whether there is a need for the proposed development
Planning Act 2016 Qld s 45, s 59, s 60; Planning and Environment Court Act 2016 Qld s 43, s 45, s 47
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - APPEAL - appeal against refusal of a development application for multiple dwellings in the low density residential zone
ASSESSMENT - compliance with the planning scheme - whether the proposed development complies with the planning scheme - whether there are relevant matters which justify approval - weight to be given to amendments and prospective amendments of the planning scheme Planning Act 2016 Qld; Planning and Environment Court Act 2016 Qld
NSW
Regulations
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning for Bush Fire Protection) Regulation 2020
(2020-64) — published LW
Plantations and Reafforestation (Code) Amendment (Planning for Bush Fire Protection) Regulation 2020
(2020-65) — published LW
Environmental Planning Instruments
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) Amendment (Bush Fire Response) (No 2) 2020
(2020-70) — published LW
State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (Planning for Bush Fire Protection) 2020
(2020-69) — published LW
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