Cordwell Resources Pty Ltd ACN 066 294 773 v Noosa Shire Council [2024] QPEC 18

In the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland case Cordwell Resources Pty Ltd ACN 066 294 773 v Noosa Shire Council [2024] QPEC 18, the court ruled that Cordwell Resources must allow Noosa Shire Council's experts to access and inspect the land subject to appeal. This decision was part of a broader dispute over an enforcement notice issued to Cordwell Resources, requiring them to relocate or remove a processing plant deemed to be in violation of a Quarry Management Plan according to town planning consent. The court's order facilitates the Council's experts, specializing in various fields, to conduct site inspections, emphasizing the importance of such examinations in resolving contentious issues related to environmental management, acoustics, geology, and traffic concerning the quarry's operation. This case exemplifies the court's role in striking a balance between private property rights and public interest in environmental and planning compliance, reinforcing the legal obligations of operational compliance within approved planning frameworks.

Full text: https://archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgment/2024/QPEC24-018.pdf