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Campbell and Others v. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Country/Territory
Australia
Date
Aug 1, 2016
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Seat of court
Victoria
Reference number
[2010] VCAT 1457 (Australia)
Abstract
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.

Key environmental legal questions:

Challenge of approval of construction permit
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Non-US_Campbell-Ors-2010-VCA.pdf
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