Blake is passionate about working with stakeholders to achieve the best natural and built environment for us all to live in. He understands that better planning outcomes and high quality development enhances the communities in which they are built.
Blake has extensive experience working with and for many local government authorities and State government authorities and he understands the competing interests and needs that they face. This awareness of the needs of government has enabled him to deliver better outcomes for our clients, both private and public.
Blake has particular expertise in the following areas:
Blake’s strong experience includes:
Planning and Environment Law
Acted for and assisted a local council in the prosecution of a company which undertook development without consent in an area declared to be critical habitat under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995
Acted for and assisted local councils with the prosecution of various offences under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, Protection of the Environment and Operations Act 1997, Food Act 2003 and the Roads Act 1993
Acted for and assisted local councils in numerous Class 1, 2, 4 & 5 matters in the Land and Environment Court
Acted for and assisted numerous applicants with Class 1, 4 and section 56A appeals in the Land and Environment Court
Acted for and assisted NSW government departments with biobanking/stewardship/conservation agreements
Provided detailed advice for local council officers regarding planning and regulatory matters under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, Protection of the Environment and Operations Act 1997, Crown Land Management Act 2016, Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013, Food Act 2003 and the Roads Act 1993.
Local government projects and governance
General regulatory and administrative law