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West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority v. East Gippsland Shire Council

Reporter Info: [2010] VCAT 1334
Status: Permit denied
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 overturned approval for a planning permit primarily because it did not meet vehicle access requirements. The court also determined that the permit could not be granted because the proposal did not take into account increased flooding risks due to climate change. The court found that had the proposal met other requirements, a coastal hazard vulnerability assessment would be required prior to permit approval.

At Issue: Challenge to planning permit
Case Documents:
Filing Date Type File Summary
08/04/2010 Decision Download No summary available.

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