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19 March 2024 | In the Zone - March 2024 Update

We cover significant NSW court decisions and legislative updates from the past three months.

Issues: Court of Appeal overturns a decision about delegated authority; Land and Environment Court finds Council officers cannot be charged under executive liability provisions of the POEO Act; SEPP "rural land sharing community" provisions are considered for the first time; Commissioner Espinosa considers the 'substantially the same' test required for a Modification Application; A clause 4.6 request to vary a development standard is put under the microscope.

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