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It is the way we communicate and talk to people that help us to build relationships with Council Staff, Councillors, the community, experts, other lawyers and the Land and Environment Court that ultimately leads to approvals. 25 years of listening, responding, communicating and solving issues has given McKees the skills to represent you and get the job done. We believe that clear communication is rare, undervalued and is an outcome of a clear strategy. However, it is undoubtedly the key to achieving the best outcome. McKees Legal Solutions Communicate As environmental planning lawyers, strategic advice is critical. To determine the appropriate strategy requires a leader that understands all aspects of development to draw out the right information from the client and the experts involved. Listening skills, experience and practical knowledge allows us to get the best out of your experts to present the development to the Council panel or Court in just the right way. McKees Legal Solutions Facilitate Negotiation skills are a real strength of the McKees Team. We aim and work towards obtaining approvals at Council avoiding the legal process altogether. The focus of the Land and Environment Court on alternative dispute resolution avenues, such as s34 and s34AA Conciliation Conferences, has radically changed the number of hearings McKees clients are required to endure. We have an excellent record of avoiding contested hearings, with their associated risks, through persuasive and effective negotiation during Council assessment and at the conciliation stages. McKees Legal Solutions Negotiate Graham McKee has been an advocate in the Land and Environment Court for over 25 years, completing in the order of a thousand cases acting as a solicitor advocate. McKees advocacy services are cost effective, as the need for a barrister is avoided. We offer advocacy services at all stages of the environmental and planning processes, whether it be a pre-lodgement meeting, specific issue meeting with Council Staff and experts, or as more regularly occurs, during a s34 Conciliation Conference process. McKees Legal Solutions Advocate

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We are a specialist planning, development and environmental law firm whose advice has been sought by both local Council and developers. Having been in the business of getting Development Application’s approved for over 25 years now, we pride ourselves on our ability to understand and deliver the best outcomes for our client whatever the circumstances. We have been the solicitor advocate in over 1,000 Land and Environment Court cases.

Whether you are planning major home renovations, require an easement over your neighbour’s property, developing townhouses or apartments, subdividing or seeking to unlock the development potential of your land, contact us to find out how we can get your Development Application approved.

Please check out our service page for more information on how else we can assist you.

“Over 25 years’ experience has allowed us to build a satisfied client base who regularly recommends our services to those they know. Find out what they have to say.”

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Are you preparing a Development Application to lodge with your local Council?

Take advantage of our experience and relationships to both prepare and follow through to achieve a timely and positive approval for your Development Application. We will be able to assist you at any stage. Contact us today.

Are you having problems and/or delays dealing with Council?

Have you received 1, 2 or maybe 3 letters requesting additional information from Council? Are you unsure whether Council’s request are reasonable or not? Is there an issue which you cannot resolve with Council? Contact us today because we know how to help.

Is it the right time to appeal to the Court?

You have the right to appeal to the Land and Environment Court 42 days after lodgement of your Development Application. If 6 months has lapsed, from either the date of the determination or the lodgement date with Council of your Development Application, you may lose your rights of appeal. We can advise you on how to begin this process with the Land and Environment Court at no charge, through a telephone conversation.

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When McKees are involved you can be confident that you will get better and quicker approvals. We have real relationships with decision makers at Councils, the Court and the Planning Panel. We know and can introduce you to the right experts to ensure your success. Please contact us today to discuss your matter and how we can assist you.

Development Proposed: The construction of a 7 storey residential flat building comprising of 50 units with a proportion of the units dedicated to affordable housing under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009.

Property Address: 20-24 McIntyre Street, Gordon, NSW 2072

Development Proposed: Construction of a seniors living development: 2 separate buildings comprising 8 dwellings.

Property Address: 140 Pentecost Avenue, Turramurra, NSW 2074

Development Proposed: 2 storeys seniors living development comprising 8 units and basement car parking

Property Address: 230-234 Ocean Street, North Narrabeen, NSW 2101

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Development Proposed: Construction of a residential flat building, comprising 45 units under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009

Property Address: 41-45 Yattenden Crescent, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153

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