With VCAT shut from the 25th through to the 4th and much of the profession likewise on holidays over the Christmas/ New Year period, an extra special recap of VCAT decisions in the Planning and Environment List to include not only November but also the first half of December (well up to 12 December). For lovers of stats: 33 decisions were reported in November, with 16 so far in December.
The Tribunal cracked an even half-century’s worth of decisions in the Planning and Environment List in October.
There were just 36 decisions in the Planning and Environment List at VCAT in September, however they packed a punch.
Forty-two decisions were reported from the Planning and Environment List at VCAT in August.
There were 41 reported decisions in the Planning and Environment List at VCAT in July including the Red Dot decision of Lambden v Yarra Ranges SC (Red Dot) [2025] which concerned whether an application was a VicSmart application and subsequently what can be sought by way of a Request for Further Information. In simple terms, the Tribunal found that a Request for Further Information can be made in the context of a VicSmart application but the contents of such a Request for Further Information is limited to the information listed under the relevant part of Clause 59.
Forty decisions were reported in the Planning and Environment List at VCAT in June. Golden Plains recorded their first decision for the year, though their win-loss percentage is now shot…
A busy month in May for the Planning and Environment List at VCAT with 58 reported decisions. Ararat RCC made its first appearance for 2025 with John Glossop giving evidence for the Council in support of their decision to support a medium density residential development which was principally upheld. Hew Gerrard was also among the winners this month in a s79 manner concerning five townhouses in Mooroolbark. Yay to us!
John Glossop was called to provide expert town planning evidence for the Responsible Authority, Ararat Rural City Council, as instructed by Mr Simon D’Angelo of Marcus Lane Group.
John Glossop was amongst the winners again giving evidence in a dwelling in proximity to a wind energy park matter and a proposed veterinary clinic
VCAT issued 49 reported decisions within the Planning and Environment List in March.
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