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West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority v. East Gippsland Shire Council

Country/Territory
Australia
Date
Aug 1, 2010
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Seat of court
Victoria
Reference number
[2010] VCAT 1334
Abstract
An Australia state court overturned approval for a planning permit primarily because it did not meet vehicle access requirements. The court also determined that the permit could not be granted because the proposal did not take into account increased flooding risks due to climate change. The court found that had the proposal met other requirements, a coastal hazard vulnerability assessment would be required prior to permit approval.

Key environmental legal questions:

Challenge to planning permit
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