
Your Expert in Planning and Environment Law
Ben Salon as a commercially focused lawyer specialising in planning, environment, and property law, offering practical real-world solutions for his clients
Ben Salon
Planning and environment lawyer

Ben Salon
Planning and environment lawyer
Key AREAS
The key areas of expertise include
We assist clients as a trusted advisor, assisting in making informed strategic decisions, navigating risks, and achieving practical outcomes, especially in complex and novel planning situations.
The service is known for combining legal expertise with real-world commercial experience and a technical background in building and manufacturing industries.

Development applications and modifications of development consents (pre and post determination) including State Significant Development (SSD)

Applications to vary development standards such as building height, floor space ratio and lot size (clause 4.6 variations)

Legal advice on the rezoning of land and Planning Proposals

Valuation of land for land tax, rating and compulsory acquisition purposes

Easements required for, or impacting on, the development and use of land
Our planning and environment expertise also includes

Advising on legal strategies to achieve the most beneficial development and use of land, including residential, commercial and industrial developments.

Ensuring procedural fairness and equitable processes in the making of environmental, planning and other local government decisions.

Advising on Compulsory Land Acquisition and Land Tax Assessments, aiming for optimal acquisition compensation and minimised land tax assessments.

Assessing and challenging/defending validity of Development Approvals and Environmental Planning Instruments.

Legal Representation and Dispute Resolution in the Land and Environment Court (Class 1, 3, and 4), Supreme Court, and NCAT.

Advising on the implications and strategies for the development and use of heritage items, including on land subject to Interim Heritage Orders.

Challenging Council and other Development Control Orders (DCOs).

Crafting and negotiating Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPAs).

Advising on the implementation of Strata Renewal Plans.

Appearing at Planning Panel and Independent Planning Commission (IPC) hearings.
Projects
Some projects Ben Salon has been involved in.

about
Ben Salon
Based in Sydney and practicing at ZBA Lawyers, I act and advise on the planning and environment law aspects of development projects across NSW including houses, semis, dual-occupancies, residential flat buildings, housing for seniors, boarding houses and heritage properties.
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Get in touch
For expert guidance on your development project’s planning and environmental law needs, reach out to us at ZBA Lawyers. Contact us today to ensure your property ventures in NSW are compliant and successfully managed.