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How to change a development approval under the Planning Act 2016?

So you have a development approval, but changes need to be made. What is the best process to use and what considerations are to taken into account?

Speaker

Ciaran Houston
Principal
McInnes Wilson Lawyers

Ciaran is a Principal in the Planning and Environment team at McInnes Wilson Lawyers. He specialises in local government, planning and environment, and compulsory acquisition law. With a foundation in property and commercial law, he brings extensive experience representing diverse clientele—including local governments, State government departments, property developers, and commercial clients.

Ciaran is a frequent advocate in the Planning and Environment Court, Land Court of Queensland, and Magistrates Court. He handles a wide range of cases, including appeals, originating applications, land acquisition, valuation matters, and complaints related to development offences on behalf of clients.

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About the Series

The Legal Lunchtime Series will bring together speakers with recognised expertise in various aspects of the Queensland planning system and provide a platform to educate, inform and provide solutions through short seminars focusing on topics identified by our members.

These sessions will provide the necessary information and practical help for those currently working in the planning profession and looking to improve their understanding of legal issues that impact on Planners.

The chair for the seminar series will be:
Erin Brooks R海角社区
Associate Director, Urbis

Erin is currently an Associate Director at Urbis and has spent her career practicing primarily in the statutory planning space. She specialises in the preparation and management of development applications across a variety of local government areas in QLD, with a particular focus on delivering approval and implementation strategies for complex projects. Erin has also been involved in a variety of Planning and Environment Court and Land Court matters where she has prepared affidavits to assist with minor change applications, extension applications and declaratory proceedings, and has acted as an independent expert witness.

Note: Payment is by credit card only. If you require another method of payment please contact qld@planning.org.au

A link to view this seminar recording will be sent to you with your registration confirmation.