An Australian State Court approved a permit for the subdivision on land subject to condition that the owner demonstrates how the development will deal with and minimize flood risks to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority prior to commencing development. The approval was based on two expert reports pertaining to effects of sea level rise due to climate change.

Source:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/litigation/bernhard-seifert-v-colac-otway-shire-council-victoria-civil-and-administrative-court-2009/