P.J. Donnellan & Co

What This Firm Does

P.J. Donnellan & Co is a boutique law firm operating from Gosford on the Central Coast of New South Wales since 1973. The firm specialises in planning and environmental law alongside conveyancing, wills and estates, and commercial law services. The practice maintains a focus on early dispute resolution and mediation to help clients avoid costly litigation processes.

Planning and Environmental Law Services

The firm provides legal representation across the full spectrum of planning and environmental matters under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The practice assists clients with development applications, council decision appeals, and objections to proposed developments through various tribunals and courts.

• Development application preparation and submissions to local councils
• Appeals and judicial review proceedings in the Land and Environment Court
• Planning objections and third-party appeal representations
• Local government legal advice and compliance matters
• Environmental law consultation and dispute resolution

Legal Credentials and Accreditation

The practice holds significant expertise in local government and planning law with two lawyers holding Accredited Specialist status with the Law Society of NSW in Local Government and Planning Law. This places the firm among only 51 such specialists across New South Wales, demonstrating exceptional qualifications in this specialised field.

• Law Society of NSW Accredited Specialists in Local Government and Planning
• Accredited mediation qualifications through recognised institutions
• Over four decades of continuous practice in planning law
• Extensive experience in High Court, Land and Environment Court, and Local Court proceedings

Service Areas and Client Base

The firm serves clients across the Central Coast, Sydney metropolitan area, and Hunter Valley regions of New South Wales. The practice represents private developers, corporations, individual property owners, and local government authorities in various planning and legal matters.

• Central Coast councils and regional New South Wales areas
• Sydney metropolitan planning jurisdictions
• Hunter Valley development and planning projects
• State-wide planning law representation and appeals