Clermont Quarries Pty Ltd v Isaac Regional Council [2020] QPEC 18
22-5-20 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
This submitter appeal was against the respondent’s approval of an application for a development permit for a material change of use for an extractive industry and environmentally relevant activities (extraction and screening) in respect of a former gold mine which ceased operation 25 years ago leaving behind approximately 4 million…
Murphy v Moreton Bay Regional Council & Anor [2020] QPEC 10
27-3-20 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
An appeal heard together with Appeal No 694 of 2018. The appeals related to development applications made by BGM Projects Pty Ltd (“BGM”) and Australian National Homes Pty Ltd (“ANH”) to develop a shopping centre to address an identified need for an additional local centre to serve the emerging population…
Taylor & Anor v Brisbane City Council [2020] QPEC 5
25-2-20 / John Ware — Planning & Environment
An appeal against the refusal of a proposed demolition of a residential house. The appellants contended that the demolition would be in compliance with the traditional building character (demolition) overlay code in the Brisbane City Plan 2014. It was submitted that the demolition would not result in the loss of…
Maroochydore Sands Pty Ltd v Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning [2019] QSC 319
19-12-19 / John Ware — Judicial Review & Administrative, Planning & Environment
The applicant wished to develop a commercial sand extraction plant, wet screening and wash plant operation on a site at Forest Glen. A report to the Geological Survey of Queensland was provided on behalf of the applicant, a division of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, supporting the inclusion…
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…
