Charles & Howard Pty Ltd v. Redland Shire Council

Title:
Charles & Howard Pty Ltd v. Redland Shire Council
Party:
Australia
Region:
Asia and the Pacific
Type of document:
National - lower court
Date of text:
June 15, 2007
Data source:
InforMEA
Court name:
Supreme Court of Queensland
Seat of court:
Brisbane
Justice(s):
McMurdo P.; Holmes J. A.; Mackenzie J.
Reference number:
[2007] QCA 200
ECOLEX subject(s):
Land & soil
Sea
Link to full text:
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/qld/QCA/2007/200.html?context=0;query=charles%20&%20howard%20v.%20redland%20shire%20council
Abstract:

The owner of property located on Australia’s northwest coast wanted to build a dwelling close to the water but was refused by the local council, which prohibited such construction in locations at risk for flooding. The property owner appealed that refusal to the Queensland Planning and Environment Court, which upheld the council’s decision and also noted that climate change was increasing the flood risks of concern to the council. The property owner appealed that ruling to the Supreme Court of Queensland, which upheld the lower court’s decision.

Source:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/litigation/charles-howard-pty-ltd-v-redland-shire-council-queensland-supreme-court-2007/

Related website:
https://www.austlii.edu.au/