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Bernhard Seifert v. Colac-Otway Shire Council

Filing Date: 2009
Reporter Info: [2009] VCAT 1453 (Australia)
Status: Approved with conditions
Case Categories:
  • Suits against governments
    • Environmental assessment and permitting
      • Climate adaptation
Jurisdictions:
  • Australia
    • Victoria
      • Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Principal Laws:
  • Australia
    • Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Victoria)
Summary:

An Australia state court approved a permit for the subdivision on land subject to condition that the owner demonstrate how the development will deal with and minimize flood risks to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority prior commencing development. The approval was based on two expert reports pertaining to effects of sea level rise due to climate change.

At Issue: Proposed amendment to a building permit
Case Documents:

No case documents are available.

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