Environmental & Planning
Environmental & Planning judgments from Australian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Land and Environment Court Orders Demolition of Unauthorised Structures
The Land and Environment Court ruled that a property owner must demolish unauthorised structures and remove materials considered to be rubbish from their land, according to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Local Government Act 1993.
Tree Causing Property Damage Must Be Removed - Land and Environment Court Decision
The Land and Environment Court decided to remove a Norfolk Island Pine because it was damaging the claimant's property. The court considered the stability of the tree and the impact on the soil stability before making the decision.
Development consent granted with modifications for residential flat building
Tree Causing Damage to Neighbour's Property Must Be Removed
Self-Represented Litigant's Application Struck Out for Lack of Jurisdiction
The Land and Environment Court struck out a self-represented litigant's application for lack of jurisdiction. The claimant failed to show a valid reason for the court to have authority over the case under the Local Government Act 1993.
Complying Development Certificate Void for Non-Conforming Permanent Group Home
The Land and Environment Court declared a complying development certificate void because the proposed development did not meet the criteria for a 'permanent group home' under the SEPP. The certificate was issued for constructing a two-storey building with 29 bedrooms and associated facilities.
Council's Challenge to Concept Plan Approval Dismissed
Unauthorised Excavation Leads to Partial Revocation of Stop-Work Orders
Land and Environment Court Orders Tree Removal Due to Property Damage
Land and Environment Court Rejects Costs Order in Retaining Wall Dispute
The Land and Environment Court of NSW dismissed the claims regarding costs and retaining wall compliance orders, ruling that it was not fair or reasonable to order costs in this case involving two neighboring properties.