Country
Australia
Status
Unknown
Sources
Sabin Center
Court name
Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Seat of court
Victoria
Reference number
[2009] VCAT 1453 (Australia)
Abstract
An Australia state court approved a permit for the subdivision on land subject to condition that the owner demonstrate how the development will deal with and minimize flood risks to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority prior commencing development. The approval was based on two expert reports pertaining to effects of sea level rise due to climate change.
Key environmental legal questions
Proposed amendment to a building permit