James is a Land and Environment Court specialist - working with private clients, developers, town planners, architects and a range of experts in relation to minor to major projects in NSW.
James is recognised as having a pro-development focus and a proven track record in the approvals process to achieve quick and favourable outcomes.
James holds a substantial hotelier client base and advises on all development uses across the State, including residential, commercial, retail and industrial.
Expertise
James’ expertise includes:
- Appeals to the Land and Environment Court of NSW in relation to development applications
- Due Diligence, pre-DA and strategic planning advice
- Planning Agreements
- Planning Proposals and Re-Zoning Reviews
- Easements and restrictive covenants on title
Recent Projects
- Acting for Scape in relation to 5x Kingsford to Kensington student accommodation development consents (100+ million)
- Acting for Iris Capital in relation to residential and pub development applications in Manly, Wentworthville, Chullora, Newcastle and Casula
- Acting for private developers in relation to the redevelopment of various Pitt Street mall heritage listed buildings for high end retail
- Acting for Realize Architecture in relation to seminal Court decision regarding “substantially the same” test for modification applications
- Frequently acting for owners and developers in Court appeals relating to small – scale development projects such as single dwelling houses, dual occupancies, and subdivisions.
Professional Memberships
- Environmental Planning Law Association of NSW
Sector
- Planning & Environment ,
Services
location
Sydney
Partner
Karen Browne
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