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Suburban Blue Print Pty. Ltd. v. Hobsons Bay City Council

Filing Date: 2010
Reporter Info: [2010] VCAT 1272
Status: Decided
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:

Applicant challenged the denial of a construction permit for two dwellings in part because of vulnerability to inundation due to climate change and storm surges. The Australian State Tribunal (VCAT) granted the permit, reasoning that the proposed dwelling’s “almost-appropriate” raised floor level was acceptable given the fact that a large number of homes in the community were likely to flood.

At Issue: Whether construction permit was granted with sufficient consideration of the area’s vulnerability to climate change and storm surges.
Case Documents:
Filing Date Type File Summary
07/26/2010 Decision Download No summary available.

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