Environment and planning lawyer.

Whiteacre Legal’s dedicated planning and environment lawyers provide expert assistance in all planning and environment matters across NSW. With 20 years of experience achieving successful legal outcomes, we are a trusted, strategic partner in property development.

Over the years, we've honed an understanding of the legal hurdles and intricacies of the NSW planning system. This knowledge, coupled with practical strategies and critical thinking, drives projects from conception through to consent. 


From practical guidance and appealing DA refusals, to representing your best interests in the Land and Environment Court, Whiteacre Legal is committed to achieving high-value outcomes.

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Planning & environmental law specialists in NSW.

Whiteacre’s experienced planning and environment lawyers serve a diverse clientele, including private developers, landowners and local governments throughout New South Wales. 


Our legal services cover every stage of the property development journey, including legal advice on town planning, planning appeals, due diligence and development approvals. We progress the process, consistently moving our clients through the complex planning and approvals process to achieving outcomes.


Our expertise also spans voluntary planning agreements, infrastructure agreements, compulsory acquisition matters and handling compliance and enforcement matters. 


Whiteacre Legal has extensive experience progressing projects facing challenges within the planning and approvals process. Our expertise reignites projects that have lost momentum or that are being frustrated within the process, progressing them from complexity to consent.


By combining an intricate understanding of the NSW planning system with practical strategies and critical thinking, we bring momentum back to projects.


We have represented many of our clients in Land and Environment Court proceedings. Whiteacre Legal’s planning lawyers are equipped and ready to guide you through the nuances of planning and environmental law, ensuring your interests are expertly represented.


Whiteacre Legal are experts in planning and environment law, progressing our clients through the complex planning and approvals process.


Maintain momentum: Planning and environmental services.

Planning and development approvals & appeals.

Whiteacre Legal's experienced planning and environment lawyers are here to help you achieve high-value outcomes in your property development journey. With years of experience, we have an unrivalled understanding of the NSW planning system.


Our planning lawyers can assist with preparing development applications, crafting compelling submissions to Council and guiding you through your planning appeal rights.

 

If needed, our planning lawyers will represent you in appeals at the NSW Land and Environment Court. 


Enforcement orders.

In New South Wales, several authorities can issue development control orders or environmental compliance orders. Our team, with over 20 years of experience is your strategic partner providing practical advice and defence against compliance orders. 


Our planning and environment lawyers can assist developers and private individuals who may have received an order to negotiate a sensible outcome or, if necessary, defend an unreasonable order.


Often, through early intervention we are able to successfully divert proposed prosecutions saving you thousands in court fees and fines.

Due diligence and impact assessment.

Whiteacre's planning and environment lawyers can assist you with due diligence to identify and understand the planning and environmental risks, constraints and opportunities of your project.

Property development.

Whitacre's planning and environment lawyers can help you through the complex approvals process to unlock the true value of your assets, from lodging applications, to negotiating conditions and voluntary planning agreements.


We work with clients to establish tried and tested strategies to ensure approval of their property development projects.

Neighbour disputes.

Disputes involving retaining walls, trees and fences can be costly and complex. Understanding your rights can help you navigate this complicated area and, as experienced planning lawyers, we’re here to assist.


With a tenacity to succeed, we take a hands-on approach and pursue your desired outcome, resolving matters quickly and cost-effectively.

Property development.

There are a number of scenarios in which the government may attempt to compulsorily acquire your land or take possession of land for public use. Our planning and environment lawyers have extensive experience in acting for landowners in compulsory acquisition matters. 


Committed to helping you access the best possible compensation for your assets, we provide unwavering advocacy and strategic legal advice to ensure you are fairly compensated.