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Campbell & Others v. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Country/Territory
Australia
Type of court
National - lower court
Date
Sep 14, 2010
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Seat of court
Melbourne
Judge
Martin P.
Reference number
[2010] VCAT 1457
Language
English
Keyword
Coastal zone management
Abstract

The 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.

Source:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/litigation/campbell-ors-v-mornington-peninsula-sc-victoria-civil-and-administrative-tribunal-2010/

Full text
1457.html
Website
www.austlii.edu.au