Planning & environment
Planning and environment considerations impact increasingly upon a range of commercial and government activities, from property development and infrastructure projects to corporate governance, executive officer liability and due diligence.
We have delivered approvals for some of the largest projects in Australia with involvement from initial planning and feasibility assessments through to working closely with clients and their consultants to identify and resolve regulatory, legal and environmental issues.
Our clients range from State and Local governments, developers, property owners, funds and corporate groups, resources and renewables companies, builders and financiers. Our advice covers town planning legal issues, due diligence, development approvals and appeals, infrastructure agreements, compliance, resumption and compensation, tourism and environmental issues.
In advising project proponents other considerations include land access and tenure under legislation, environmental defence, and executive officer liability.
Expanding planning and environmental awareness and the changing laws demand constant professional review across a range of activities to support commercial success. If matters proceed to court hearings we have an excellent track record with proven capacity to secure outcomes in that forum.
We help you navigate through the challenges.
To find out more, contact Stuart Macnaughton
Experience
LEPC9
Advising in relation to planning issues associated with the $147.5 million acquisition and redevelopment of the Channel 9 site.
Wanda Group
Advised on the approvals for 1 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, a $1 billion, 59 storey residential tower and 32 storey hotel to be constructed.
Gold Coast City Council
Acted in the successful defence of Council’s refusal of a large quarry proposed by Boral at Reedy Creek.
Sunland Group
Acted in the successful defence of a submitter appeal against a proposed Brisbane development, ‘Grace on Coronation’, designed by acclaimed international Pritzker Prize-winning architect Dame Zaha Hadid.
Mackay Regional Council
Acted in the successful defence of Council’s refusal of a shopping centre proposal in Blacks Beach.
Salini Australia
Advised on environmental obligations and responsibilities in relation to construction of the North West Rail Link.
Genex Power
Advised on the redevelopment of the abandoned Kidston Gold Mine to a hydroelectric power station, including all aspects of the environmental approvals pathways.
Unitywater
Advising and drafting of the Infrastructure Agreement for Caloundra South PDA, covering 2,310 hectares and to provide 20,000 dwellings.
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
Advised on the approvals process for the $400 million Solar PV farm development and prepared and advised on and submissions to secure a Ministerial Call In and subsequent Ministerial Approval.
Glencore
Advised on all aspects of their environmental assessment for the recently approved Mt Owen Continued Operations Project.