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Ground Crew at Turramurra v. Ku-ring-gai Council

Filing Date: 2008
Reporter Info: [2008] NSWLEC 86 (Australia)
Status: Appeal dismissed
Case Categories:
  • Suits against governments
    • Environmental assessment and permitting
      • Climate adaptation
Jurisdictions:
  • Australia
    • New South Wales
      • Land and Environment Court
Principal Laws:
  • Australia
    • Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW)
Summary:

Applicant appealed the denial of a permit for a residential development due to risk of fire. In denying the permit, the local council cited climate change as one of the five issues contributing to the risk of fire. In dismissing the appeal, the court reported that it did not weigh increased risks of fire due to climate change heavily.

At Issue: Appeal of denial of a planning permit due to risk of fire
Case Documents:

No case documents are available.

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