Planning disputes
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| Lachlan Haskins v Yass Valley Council [2026] NSWLEC 14 | NSW | Yass Valley Council | NSWLEC | Dismissed | Mixed use | Council | 19 Feb 2026 | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE — whether Class 1 appeal filed out of time — whether Council had power to determine review under Division 8.2 of the EPA Act — whether period in s 8.3(2)(a) of the EPA Act had expired — whether there was a changed determination within the meaning of s 8.4 of the EPA Act even though original refusal was upheld — whether review determination was a decision subject to appeal within the meaning of s 8.6 of the EPA Act COSTS — r 3.7 of the Land and Environment Court Rules 2007 |
| Elimatta Pty Ltd v Read and Anor [2021] NSWLEC 75 | NSW | Yass Valley Council | NSWLEC | Dismissed | Subdivision | Applicant | 13 July 2021 | ADMINISTRATIVE LAW — Ground of review other than procedural fairness — Decision contrary to law — Statutory construction — Irrelevant and relevant considerations — Whether decision-maker formed the required states of satisfaction ADMINISTRATIVE LAW — Procedural fairness — Consideration of objection to development application |
| Alexander v Yass Valley Council [2011] NSWLEC 148 | NSW | Yass Valley Council | NSWLEC | Dismissed | Multi dwelling | Council | 1 Sept 2011 | JUDICIAL REVIEW - whether apprehension of bias established where conflict of interest in council exercising functions under Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in relation to land owned by it - whether failure to properly consider heritage issues |
| Funtime Investments Pty Limited v Yass Valley Council [2004] NSWLEC 322 | NSW | Yass Valley Council | NSWLEC | Costs | — | Applicant | 22 Oct 2004 | Costs :- Concurrence of Chief Judge with Commissioner's decision Court mechanisms intended to facilitate efficient disposition of planning appeals Fair and reasonable costs to compensate adversely affected party |