On this page you will find information about:
How to lodge an appeal
The role of the Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court
How to lodge an appeal
To lodge an appeal you need to:
- fill in a notice of appeal form (Word 53KB) notice of appeal form
- attach a copy of the decision you are appealing against
- send the documentation to the ERD court
- pay the court fee
For more information on lodging appeals see the Courts Administration Authority website.
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The role of the ERD Court
The Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court deals with a range of planning, heritage, building and environmental matters.
One of its major roles is to decide on appeals lodged by applicants dissatisfied with a decision on a development application given by a council or the Development Assessment Commission. An appeal can relate to a refusal, an approval/consent or a condition of approval/consent.
The Court also deals with breaches of the Development Act 1993.
Breaches occur if development is undertaken without development approval being obtained. Breaches also occur if work is carried out which is not in accordance with the conditions of approval.
When a breach of law occurs, the council or the Development Assessment Commission may request the Court to order a person to stop work and to remedy the situation and/or prosecute the person.
While most actions of this nature are initiated by a council, it is possible for a person or the community to lodge a complaint to the Court through a civil enforcement action.
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More information
Other websites
ERD Court
Development Assessment Commission
Planning Institute of Australia