Rainbow Shores P/L v. Gympie Regional Council and Others Country/Territory Australia Date Jun 1, 2013 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name Planning and Environment Court Seat of court Queensland Reference number [2013] QPEC 26 Abstract Applicant appealed denial of a planning permit for a proposed integrated resort and residential community. The proposal was challenged on a number of grounds including concerns about erosion and storm surges. The Australia state court dismissed the appeal, finding that the proposal did not adequately address the site’s increased vulnerability to erosion and storm surges as a result of sea level rise.Key environmental legal questions:Appeal of denial of planning permit Full text climatecasechart.com