Country
Australia
Date of text
Status
Decided
Sources
Sabin Center
Court name
Planning and Environment Court
Seat of court
Queensland
Reference number
[2013] QPEC 26
Abstract
Applicant appealed denial of a planning permit for a proposed integrated resort and residential community. The proposal was challenged on a number of grounds including concerns about erosion and storm surges. The Australia state court dismissed the appeal, finding that the proposal did not adequately address the site’s increased vulnerability to erosion and storm surges as a result of sea level rise.
Key environmental legal questions
Appeal of denial of planning permit