The power of permits
Both the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) have recently highlighted the power of…
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Objectors given more time – changes to planning regulations
Recent changes to the Planning and Environment Regulations have extended the time for objectors to apply for a review of…
WAPC policy on renewable energy released
One of the major obstacles facing renewable energy projects in Australia is the length of time it takes to obtain…
VCAT update: call in powers of the Minister for Planning – what constitutes a 'hearing'
Hudson Yards Pty Ltd v Minister for Planning [2018] VSC 277 The Supreme Court of Victoria recently considered whether the…
HWL Ebsworth advises Hunters Hill Council on successful prosecution and penalty of $45,000 for tree lopping
HWL Ebsworth has advised Hunters Hill Council on a successful criminal prosecution in relation to the lopping of 13 trees….
Draft Coorparoo and Districts Neighbourhood Plan released for public comment
In brief In April 2018, the Queensland Government completed a review of the Coorparoo and Districts Draft Neighbourhood Plan (Neighbourhood…