Sullivan & Ors v Council of the City of Gold Coast & Anor [2025] QPEC 20
19-9-25 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
John Ware represented the respondent, instructed by HopgoodGanim Lawyers. The case concerned a submitter appeal against the Council’s decision to modify an existing development approval (an “other change””) to increase the proposed height of a multiple dwelling at Bilinga by an additional two storeys and approximately 10 metres. The primary…
Coles Group Property Developments Limited v Sunshine Coast Regional Council & Ors [2023] QPEC 35
1-9-23 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
The appellant (Coles) seeks to develop a “homemaker” style development, including a supermarket on the land the subject of the appeal at Beerwah. The development is to be staged through separate development applications. There are three appeals on foot from the Council’s refusal of the relevant development applications. Appeals 2243…
Cleanaway Solid Waste Pty Ltd v Ipswich City Council & Ors [2023]QPEC 26
20-6-23 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
The was an appeal, one of the three, against separate decisions by Ipswich City Council to refuse an application seeking approval for a use involving the receipt and disposal of non-putrescible waste. For consideration was whether the proposed development would have an unacceptable environmental impact and have unacceptable amenity impacts.…
