RES Southern Cross v. Minister for Planning Country/Territory Australia Date Apr 29, 2024 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name Land and Environment Court Seat of court New South Wales Reference number [2008] NSWELC 1333 Abstract A number of individuals and a community association objected to RES Southern Cross’s application to modify a proposed wind farm by raising turbines and installing aviation safety lighting. The challengers expressed concern over noise, visual impacts, biodiversity impacts, etc. In dismissing the challenge, the court asserted that the development was in the public interest due to the risks of climate change.Key environmental legal questions:Challenge permit approval allowing modification of proposed wind farm Full text climatecasechart.com