Charles & Howard Pty Ltd v. Redland Shire Council Country/Territory Australia Type of court National - lower court Date Jun 15, 2007 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name Supreme Court of Queensland Seat of court Brisbane Judge McMurdo P.; Holmes J.A.; Mackenzie J. Reference number [2007] QCA 200 Language English Subject Land & soil, Sea Abstract The owner of property located on Australia’s northwest coast wanted to build a dwelling close to the water but was refused by the local council, which prohibited such construction in locations at risk for flooding. The property owner appealed that refusal to the Queensland Planning and Environment Court, which upheld the council’s decision and also noted that climate change was increasing the flood risks of concern to the council. The property owner appealed that ruling to the Supreme Court of Queensland, which upheld the lower court’s decision.Source:http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/litigation/charles-howard-pty-ltd-v-redland-shire-council-queensland-supreme-court-2007/ Full text 200.html Website www.austlii.edu.au