The purpose of this publication is to keep you up to date with decisions that impact local councils in NSW.

In this edition we consider cases regarding:

• contempt of court in failing to comply with a development control order
• the importance of correctly considering design excellence provisions in a local environmental plan
• the details required to be included in infringement notices
• whether compliance with a mandatory development standard in a local environmental plan is a precondition to the grant of development consent
• whether a planning agreement is always needed to dedicate land involving subdivision
• the disqualification of a councillor from civic office
• the issue of environmental protection licences for integrated development
• the approval of an access application under s 41 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.

We hope you enjoy reading this edition of the Court Reporter.