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Shore Lawyers are recognised as some of the best building and construction lawyers in Sydney, with extensive experience in advising and representing clients before the NSW Land and Environment Court. We provide expert legal guidance to both corporations and individuals involved in complex planning and environmental law disputes.
Our approach includes developing a robust and cost-effective litigation strategy tailored to your needs. We also leverage our extensive network of technical experts and leading barristers, ensuring that our clients have access to the best resources to achieve favourable outcomes. When you need the best building and construction lawyers in Sydney, trust Shore Lawyers to deliver exceptional legal support and results.
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However, to save significant costs of litigating development application disputes in the Land and Environment Court, we recommend that you position yourself for success in your development application process by engaging Shore Lawyers at the stage of preparing your DA for submission to the local government authority (Council or JRPP).

At Shore Lawyers, we have the expertise and the experience to assist you to prepare your development application in compliance with the applicable development controls by engaging the right experts, properly scoping their brief, seeking timely deliverables and engaging with the local council officers. If you choose your own experts, like traffic engineers, view consultants, architects and town planners etc., Shore Lawyers can effectively scrutinise their work and ensure that nothing is outside of the scope, where risk is not being managed.

We would like to assure you that your development application / DA approval process can run much smother with engagement of competent legal advisors right at from the initiation of the application.

Experienced in all aspects of civil litigation, we can also help you resolve issues with the local council if it mishandles the development application process and you end up with a DA refusal as a result.

We also help clients work with circumstances where council has given you adverse notices under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (NSW) 1979.

Please feel free to Contact Shore Lawyers to arrange for your initial consultation.

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FAQ's

Planning and development law governs land use, property development, zoning, and building regulations. It ensures that developments align with local, state, and federal planning schemes while balancing environmental, economic, and community concerns.
Yes, engaging a lawyer is crucial, especially for navigating complex legal frameworks, ensuring compliance with planning regulations, lodging applications, and addressing disputes with local councils or other parties.
Planning laws dictate zoning, land use, building heights, density, and environmental protections. Non-compliance can lead to fines, refusal of development applications, or significant project delays.
A Development Application (DA) is a formal request to a local council for permission to carry out development. A planning lawyer can assist with preparing and submitting the application, ensuring it meets legal and regulatory requirements.
Yes, you can appeal a rejected DA to the relevant planning tribunal or court, depending on the state or territory. A planning lawyer can guide you through the appeal process, increasing your chances of success.
Environmental regulations ensure that developments do not harm protected areas, natural habitats, or resources. Your project may require environmental impact assessments and adherence to local, state, and federal environmental laws.
The approval process timeline varies depending on the complexity of the project, the local council, and potential community objections. On average, it can take between a few weeks to several months, with legal advice helping to streamline the process.
A Section 94 Contribution (now under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) refers to fees developers may need to pay to local councils for public infrastructure and services, such as parks and roads, as part of their development approval.
Yes, but you will need to submit a modification application to the relevant planning authority. Legal guidance ensures that the modification complies with regulations and is more likely to be approved.
If objections are raised by community members or if legal challenges occur, you should seek legal advice immediately. A planning lawyer can negotiate with stakeholders, represent you in tribunal hearings, and provide strategies to resolve disputes.

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