Country
Australia
Status
Decided
Sources
Sabin Center
Court name
Land and Environment Court
Seat of court
New South Wales
Reference number
[2008] NSWELC 1333
Abstract
A number of individuals and a community association objected to RES Southern Cross’s application to modify a proposed wind farm by raising turbines and installing aviation safety lighting. The challengers expressed concern over noise, visual impacts, biodiversity impacts, etc. In dismissing the challenge, the court asserted that the development was in the public interest due to the risks of climate change.
Key environmental legal questions
Challenge permit approval allowing modification of proposed wind farm