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Title:
Ground Crew at Turramurra v. Ku-ring-gai Council
Party:
Australia
Region:
Asia and the Pacific
Data source:
Sabin Center
Court name:
Land and Environment Court
Seat of court:
New South Wales
Reference number:
[2008] NSWLEC 86 (Australia)
Abstract:
Applicant appealed the denial of a permit for a residential development due to risk of fire. In denying the permit, the local council cited climate change as one of the five issues contributing to the risk of fire. In dismissing the appeal, the court reported that it did not weigh increased risks of fire due to climate change heavily.

Key environmental legal questions:

Appeal of denial of a planning permit due to risk of fire
Notes:
Suits against governments; Environmental assessment and permitting; Climate adaptation