Wilson v Brisbane City Council & Anor [2019] QPEC 64
13-12-19 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
This proceeding concerned an appeal against a decision of the Brisbane City Council to approve, subject to conditions, a residential development within an exhausted quarry site located in Queensland. Issues raised in this matter included whether the development was non-compliant with the objectives of the planning scheme as well as…
Mirvac Queensland Pty Ltd v Ipswich City Council & Anor [2019] QPEC 62
13-12-19 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
The applicant sought declarations and orders under s 11 of the Planning and Environment Court Act 2016 in respect of decisions giving rise to the respondent’s Decision Notice approving an amendment to an Area Development Plan. The applicant challenged the lawfulness of the respondent’s decisions to approve the amendment application…
Vella’s Plant Hire Pty Ltd v Mackay Regional Council & Anor [2019] QPEC 60
20-11-19 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
The proceedings concerned an appeal against the respondent Council’s decision to refuse a development application. The Planning and Environment Court heard that the land in question was predominantly used for cattle grazing, and a temporary quarry was proposed to be built on a portion of it. The co-respondent by election…
Peach v Brisbane City Council & Anor [2019] QPEC 41
21-8-19 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
Submitter appeal against an approval of a high rise office tower in Spring Hill. The matter involved a consideration of the weight to be given to a later planning scheme where the development did not comply with the planning scheme in force at the time the development application was lodged.…
Brookside Estate Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council & Anor [2019] QPEC 33
25-7-19 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
An appeal against the Brisbane City Council's approval of a small lot subdivision at Doolandella involving the suitability of a proposed temporary vehicular access, the location of parkland and lot density. It also considered the construction of a local neighbourhood plan as well as the principles in Ashvan Investments Unit…
