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Bock v. Moyne Shire Council

Country/Territory
Australia
Type of court
National - lower court
Date
Dec 9, 2010
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Seat of court
Melbourne
Reference number
[2010] VCAT 1905
Language
English
Subject
Land & soil, Sea
Abstract

The applicant sought approval of a planning permit and challenged the local council’s request for a coastal hazard vulnerability assessment (CHVA) considering the impact of increased inundation or changing sea level conditions due to climate change prior to permit approval. The Australian State Court found that the Council must give the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate why a CHVA was not required for the specific review site and take this information into account prior to the Council determining whether a CHVA is required.

Source:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/litigation/bock-v-moyne-sc-victoria-civil-and-administrative-tribunal-2010/

Full text
1905.html
Website
www.austlii.edu.au