New Year ushers in sweeping reform of state planning laws

Planning authorities will be required to prepare Community Consultation Plans, which may supplement public participation requirements under legislation. By JOSIE WALKER.

Existing use rights and NSW planning law

The key concept of existing use rights is the continuance of lawful use despite anything to the contrary in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act…

Application of clause 4.6 of the Standard Instrument – analysis of recent case law

The power of a consent authority to vary a development standard under clause 4.6 of the Standard Instrument is an important aspect of planning regulations…