Country
Australia
Status
Decided
Sources
Sabin Center
Court name
Land and Environment Court
Seat of court
New South Wales
Reference number
[2008] NSWLEC 86 (Australia)
Abstract
Applicant appealed the denial of a permit for a residential development due to risk of fire. In denying the permit, the local council cited climate change as one of the five issues contributing to the risk of fire. In dismissing the appeal, the court reported that it did not weigh increased risks of fire due to climate change heavily.
Key environmental legal questions
Appeal of denial of a planning permit due to risk of fire