Moharich & More - Planning + Environment Law

31/05/2024

It is always nice to be acknowledged, and especially by your peers.

On the back of Belinda Moharich being recognised as 'Lawyer of the Year' for Planning and Environmental Law in the WA market earlier this year, Moharich and More has been listed as 'Tier 1' in both Planning and Environmental Law, and Land Use and Zoning Law by Best Lawyers - one of only two practices in WA to receive this dual accolade.

28/09/2023

Congratulations to our client Grange Development on the approval of C6 South Perth, which when constructed, will be the world's tallest hybrid timber tower.

At the forefront of sustainable construction, the project includes the following features -
✅ a 6 star Greenstar rating
✅ the capture of 10.5K tonnes of CO2 in its hybrid timber structure
✅ a bike bay for every apartment and a designated bike maintenance workshop
✅ a share-fleet of 80 Teslas for resident use
✅ 11.2% of energy requirements generated by on-structure solar elements
✅ 90% of irrigation provided by recycled greywater capture
✅ 182 new native and productive trees planted across the development

Always a privilege to work for brave developers shifting the needle on how we build for the future.

06/04/2022

Congratulations to my client Moonies Hill Energy, led by the indefatigable Dr Sarah Rankin, on the announcement of the deal with Enel Green Power and BHP for the construction of the Flat Rocks Windfarm on land in the Shire of Kojonup and Broomehill-Tambellup.

Stage 1 of the Flat Rocks Wind Farm will consist of 18 wind turbines with an investment value of over $200 million. Construction will commence in August 2022 and bring approximately 120 construction jobs and 10 permanent jobs to the region.

It really has been a career highlight to be involved in this project since its inception 15 years ago, and I cannot wait to see those turbines turning on the horizon when Stage 1 is commissioned in late 2023.

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02/06/2021

Approved!! A beautiful entry statement to the Mirrabooka Town Centre, approved unanimously by the Metro Inner-North JDAP this morning.

Congratulations to our client Elven Property.

Architecture by Meyer Shircore and Associates Architects; Planning by Rowe Group - Planning | Design | Delivery - always a pleasure working with you!

12/05/2021

A great win for our client today at the State Administrative Tribunal.

A clever interpretation of the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan development standards to provide a home for their young family, and two smaller self contained apartments, together with an elevated swimming pool, roof top terrace, and views of the Swan River.

Some wins are particularly sweet!!

Ware v City of Melville [2021] WASAT 65

16/04/2021

Awards success for Belinda Moharich and Moharich & More in the 2021 law firm 'awards season'!

07/05/2020

Approved! Congratulations to our client on the approval of their 14 apartment mixed use development on Waratah Avenue Dalkeith - approved by the Metro Inner-North JDAP this morning.

Designed by Lance Smith at Duomark, the development is designed to have regard to the City of Nedlands' new Laneway Policy, and boasts a laudable array of apartment sizes and generously proportioned balconies - providing housing diversity to the area.

A long campaign and a great result - deftly managed by Jeremy Hofland from Rowe Group - Planning | Design | Delivery.

24/04/2020

APPROVED!!

Congratulations to our client, Mustera Property Group Limited on the approval of the beautiful Forbes Residences in Applecross - approved by the Metro Central JDAP this morning.

Designed by the architectural collaboration of WOHA Architects and MJA Studio, the building includes hanging gardens and vertical trellises, a community garden and extensive landscaping at ground and podium levels.

I am very proud to have been involved in the team behind this iconic project, together with Urbis (Ray Haeren and Kris Nolan).

16/04/2020

COVID-19 legal updates

By the end of 2020, the phrase 'we are living in unusual times' will surely be the most used phrase throughout the world. However, it's hard really to encapsulate the current state of affairs without accepting this fact.

For those involved in the built environment - property developers, landlords, regulators and consultants, we are watching this crisis unfold, without being able to predict where things will settle. What we do know is that the WA State Government is attempting, through the tools it has available, to tweak and amend our current laws to preserve development approvals and to allow our system to be a little more 'nimble' in its approach to land uses.

Some of those amendments have been able to be delivered through regulation and associated legislative instruments. Some however, will require amendment to Acts. In the usual course, amendments to legislation would be made available prior to being introduced to Parliament. Such is the urgency to modify existing arrangements, just yesterday a bill was introduced to amend the Local Government Act 1995 and only made available on the Parliament's website at the same time - unusual times indeed.

During this period, Moharich and More will be monitoring the business of Parliament, and the Government Gazettes to bring you information that we think will be of interest to you. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions that you would like answered in further updates.

If you would like to stay up to date with what is happening, please click on the following link to our website - https://moharichandmore.com.au/legal-updates/ where you can sign up for future updates, and read ones that have already been posted.

Best wishes and stay safe,

Belinda Moharich

Moharich & More specialises in town planning, environment, resource and land compensation law. Call +61 8 9367 5559 or email [email protected]

02/04/2020

CONGRATULATIONS to our client, Edge Visionary Living on the approval of LUMIERE, their 'exemplary' and 'exceptional' apartment building designed by Hillam Architects, on Mill Point Road in South Perth.

A hard fought win - 8 days of hearing, 12 expert witnesses - 2 sets of objectors - a very complex planning framework - the reasons for decision are 269 pages long (!)

16/12/2019

Congratulations to our client G Living - another approval for 'The Rosslyn Flower Market' development at Railway Parade, West Leederville - a mixed use development including 61 apartments, offices and ground floor retail, and a clever use of space between the buildings to provide an activated laneway which will eventually connect with Cambridge Street.

Klopper & Davis Architects showing how can be applied to create great outcomes.

12/12/2019

APPROVED!

Congratulations to our client Edge Visionary Living, and Hillam Architects, on the approval of their Applecross project - 3 towers, 220 apartments, expansive community spaces (including a Makers' Studio and the new City of Melville library!) together with breathtaking views.

Lifting the bar for apartment design in Western Australia.