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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…

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.…

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