Country
Australia
Date of text
Status
Decided
Sources
Sabin Center
Court name
Land and Environment Court
Seat of court
New South Wales
Reference number
[2012] NSWLEC 1167
Files
Abstract
Applicant appealed the refusal of a planning permit for a development project. The Australian state court dismissed the appeal reasoning that the proposed development would not be consistent with the Richmond Valley Local Environmental Plan 2012 because it would not ensure adequate safety from flood risks. In accordance with the plan, flood levels were determined taking into account the effects of climate change.
Key environmental legal questions
To challenge rejection of planning permit