We have acted for high profile development clients in relation to significant regeneration sites in WA and have provided advice on all aspects of the application of the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and the development approval process to ensure sound commercial, environmentally sustainable developments. Our team has considerable experience in the area of brownfield regeneration and can assist clients in identifying potential opportunities, de risking constraints and securing the relevant development approvals.
Our Planning, Environment and Land Compensation services
We advise resource and property developer clients on planning, environment, land compensation, contaminated sites and related property matters. We provide advocacy, development approvals support and representation before key authorities to achieve efficient and practical outcomes.
We provide advice to both landowners and local government in relation to planning, building and environmental enforcement matters, as well as enforcement matters in other areas administered by local government. This includes Magistrates Court prosecution proceedings, the issue of compliance notices and assisting where possible to achieve compliance outcomes without unnecessary legal escalation.
Environmental issues are of critical concern in all planning and land development projects. We offer specialist advice on all aspects of State and Federal environmental legislation and regulations and regularly advise clients on approvals required under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA), including part IV Approvals (including appeals), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), part V Approvals (industry works approvals, premises, licences, clearing permits) and enforcement and prosecution (including environmental incident management).
We also offer in-depth advice on referrals and approvals required under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Our team understands the challenges raised by each planning project and works proactively to manage these challenges and achieve your desired outcomes.
With active memberships in the Property Council of Australia, Housing Industry Association, Urban Development Institute of Australia and Planning Institute of Australia, we understand the industries in which you operate. Our close relationships with key industry stakeholders and decision makers enable us to assist you to achieve your objectives in the most time and cost effective way.
In the event of disputes, we offer expert litigators who have significant experience in conducting litigation before the State Administrative Tribunal and judicial review proceedings in the Supreme and Federal Courts.
Our Planning, Environment & Land Compensation team
Lavan’s team are one of the most experienced private sector planning & environment teams in Western Australia.
Local knowledge, global perspective
Here when you need us
Lavan is based in Perth, Western Australia, with an inherent market knowledge and trusted relationships within our community.
We value collaborative relationships and are approachable and available when you need us.
