Original language

English

Country
Australia
Date of text
Type of court
National - lower court
Sources
InforMEA
Court name
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Seat of court
Melbourne
Reference number
[2010] VCAT 1457
Tagging
Civil, Permits
Link to full text
http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/1457.html
Justice(s)
Martin P.
Related website
http://www.austlii.edu.au/
Abstract

The applicants challenged a redevelopment proposal because of failure to conduct a coastal hazard vulnerability assessment, among other concerns. While affirming the importance of taking a cautious approach to coastal vulnerability issues, an Australian state court found, based on expert testimony, that the proposal did not present any unreasonable coastal vulnerability issues. The court affirmed the local council’s approval of the permit subject to certain conditions, including drainage requirements.

Source:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/litigation/campbell-ors-v-mornington-peninsula-sc-victoria-civil-and-administrative-tribunal-2010/