Publications
Project Lawyers produce a range of publications in their specialist areas of expertise designed to keep you informed about legal developments potentially relevant to your project, business or personal affairs. These publications are for general information purposes only. Please contact our team should you require any information regarding the contents of these publications.
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What Constitutes the Making of a Development Application?
What Constitutes the Making of a Development Application? The date on which a development is properly made is important when dealing with transitional and savings provisions relating to the repeal and replacement of environmental planning instruments (SEPPs, LEPs),...
Court Rejects Bias Allegations Against Local Planning Panel
Court Rejects Bias Allegations Against Local Planning Panel In the recent case of Seek Justice Pty Ltd v Minister for Planning [2022] NSWLEC 127, the applicant sought to challenge the determination of the Blue Mountains Local Planning Panel (Panel) in relation to an...
Changes to Local Planning Panels in NSW
Changes to Local Planning Panels in NSW The Minister for Planning has issued a new direction to Local Councils in relation to the constitution and operation of Sydney District and Regional Planning Panels and Local Planning Panels in NSW, which takes effect on 24...
Compensation for Land Acquired for Underground Rail Tunnels
Compensation for Land Acquired for Underground Rail Tunnels Compensation for land compulsorily acquired for a railway tunnel will only be possible where a claimant can satisfy one of the criteria set out in clause 2 of Schedule 6B of the Transport Administration Act...
Project Lawyers successfully obtains approval for development consent to construct a childcare centre
In a recent decision, Artmade Architectural Pty Ltd v The Hills Shire Council [2022] NSWLEC 1712, we acted for the applicant, Artmade Architectural Pty Ltd, who commenced an appeal under s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 against the...
The duty to mitigate and the duty to repair and maintain common property
On 28 November, the Supreme Court of NSW delivered its judgment in Smith v Owners – Strata Plan No. 3004 [2022] NSWSC 1599. The judgment related to the application of sections 106(1) and 106(5) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (SSM Act), and whether the...
