Category: Local Government Planning & Environment Law

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New Water Catchment Provisions
POSTED: 22 Mar 2023
Local Government Planning & Environment Law
The provisions of a large number of longstanding State environmental planning policies (“SEPPs”) and regional environmental plans were transferred into a handful of new SEPPs as of 1 March 2022 as part of the NSW Government’s SEPP consolidation program.
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Casula Hotel refused on social impact grounds
POSTED: 21 Oct 2022
Local Government Planning & Environment Law
On 23 September 2022, the decision of Senior Commissioner Dixon was handed down in the matter of Iris Hotels Casula Property Pty Ltd v Liverpool City Council [2022] NSWLEC 1520. Marsdens Law Group represented Liverpool City Council in the proceedings.
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BASIX Certificates No Longer Required for Large Boarding Houses
POSTED: 20 Oct 2022
Local Government Planning & Environment Law
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (“EP&A Regulation 2021”) commenced on 1 March 2022 and applies to development applications submitted on or after this date instead of the former Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (“EP&A Regulation 2000”).
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Deferred commencement consents in the COVID-19 “prescribed period”: Norman v Central Coast Council [2022] NSWLEC 120
POSTED: 20 Oct 2022
Local Government Planning & Environment Law
On 12 October 2021, the Council granted a development consent for a rural subdivision and the construction of dwellings on the resultant lots, subject to a deferred commencement condition. The condition relevantly limited the period within which the Applicant was required satisfy the Council as to the matters specified in...
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A win in Wollongong
POSTED: 20 Oct 2022
Local Government Planning & Environment Law
On 19 October 2022, Commissioner Dickson delivered judgment in the matter of Thirroul Plaza Pty Ltd v Wollongong City Council [2022] NSWLEC 1569.
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Land and Environment Court Anniversary Dinner
POSTED: 30 Aug 2022
Charity/Community, Local Government Planning & Environment Law
Last night, Adam, Jisella and Peta from our Local Government, Planning and Environmental Law Department attended the Land and Environment Court's Anniversary Dinner at NSW Parliament House to celebrate the Court and it's contributions to environmental Law and the legal system.
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Congratulations Adam!
POSTED: 26 Aug 2022
Charity/Community, Local Government Planning & Environment Law
Congratulations Adam! Adam Seton, Local Government, Planning & Environmental Partner at Marsdens, has recently been acknowledged in Doyle’s Guide as one of the top 3 Preeminent Planning Lawyers in NSW for the second year in a row!! Doyles Guide is a well known independent organisation that rates and recommends...
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New Part 5 Assessment Guidelines
POSTED: 17 Jun 2022
Local Government Planning & Environment Law
Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (“EP&A Act”) sets out the environmental assessment scheme that applies to “activities” undertaken by or on behalf of a public authority (including local councils) or which requires the approval of such an authority.
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Independent Construction Industry Ratings Tool
POSTED: 16 Jun 2022
Local Government Planning & Environment Law, Property Law
The NSW Government has released an Independent Construction Industry Ratings Tool (iCIRT) which helps those seeking to purchase a home or apartment search for developers and builders who have a proven track record of quality and integrity, supported by objective evidence of their past cabaility.
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When does a boarding house require a BASIX Certificate?
POSTED: 09 Jun 2022
Local Government Planning & Environment Law
Pursuant to Clause 6, State Environmental Planning Policy (Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2004 (“SEPP BASIX”) applies to:
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