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Campbell and Others v. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Filing Date: 2010
Reporter Info: [2010] VCAT 1457 (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:

Applicants challenged a redevelopment proposal because of failure to conduct a coastal hazard vulnerability assessment, among other concerns. While affirming the importance of taking a cautious approach to coastal vulnerability issues, an Australian state court found, based on expert testimony, that the proposal did not present any unreasonable coastal vulnerability issues. The court affirmed the local council’s approval of the permit subject to certain conditions, including drainage requirements.

At Issue: Challenge of approval of construction permit
Case Documents:
Filing Date Type File Summary
08/27/2016 Decision Download see case summary

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