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How do I begin to sort out a planning and environment dispute?

If you find yourself at the centre of a planning and environment dispute, Slater & Gordon strongly recommend that you seek prompt legal advice to ensure that your rights and entitlements are fully protected.

Slater & Gordon can help. Our legal team will work with you to assess the relevant issues and advise you frankly of the legal options and avenues available to resolve your circumstances.

Slater & Gordon's extensive experience representing property owners includes the following scenarios:

• You are a developer who seeks advice on the process for obtaining the necessary statutory approvals
• You are a resident opposed to a developer’s proposal to build a number of units on a single block in your neighbourhood
• If a neighbour proposes to build a double-storey extension to their home which adversely affects your privacy
• If you suffer loss because of soil or water contamination or mining waste contamination
• If you wish to challenge a government Environmental Impact Assessment decision
• If your land is compulsory acquired
• If you have a dispute with your neighbour regarding the correct title boundary
• You think you have a claim for adverse possession
• If you want to challenge local government special rates or charges.

Talk to us

If you are involved in a planning and environment dispute and would like more information about how we can help you, please contact us either by email or by calling direct on 1800 555 777.