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St Mary’s development wins approval over opposition from Sydney council
The archdiocese of Sydney has successfully appealed Sydney council's refusal of an application to build a six-storey building in the precinct of St Mary's Cathedral.
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Drivas plans for add-on to Parramatta Square heritage site refused again
Property developer Drivas has lost its court fight over plans for a nine-storey tower atop the heritage-listed Murrays Building in Parramatta's Centenary Square.
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Alemais owners lose bid to convert historic Paddington pub
The owners of Australian fashion label Alemais have lost their bid to flip a historic Paddington pub into a retail shopfront, with a court accepting evidence about the pub’s contribution to Sydney’s “social fabric”.
Judges don’t have to give ‘running commentary’ on oral submissions, court says
An appeals court has rejected oOh!media's claim that it was denied procedural fairness in a dispute with Transport for NSW, saying judges are not required to give a "running commentary" on oral submissions and that counsel must be "constantly alert" when appearing in court.
Judge slashes compensation with $50M payout in WestConnex land dispute
Two companies owned by the ex-director of Dial A Dump have failed in a bid to secure $584 million in compensation for land compulsorily acquired by the NSW Government for the WestConnex project, with the court granting them less than 10 per cent of that amount.
Landowners above Sydney Metro tunnel can claim compensation before digging complete
Landowners above the Sydney Metro underground tunnel will be allowed to claim compensation before construction is complete, with a court also preparing to consider potential compensation for any reduced development potential.
United Petroleum loses $2M award over compulsory land acquisition
An appeals court has overturned a ruling awarding $2 million in compensation to United Petroleum after the state government compulsorily acquired land on which the petrol retailer operated a service station and restaurant.