
Elephants Foot Consulting provides independent expert waste planning advice and evidence for development appeals before the NSW Land and Environment Court.
Our experienced consultants regularly act as expert witnesses for both applicants and respondents, providing objective, evidence-based opinions on waste management matters to assist in resolving planning disputes.
With extensive experience in planning legislation, waste management policy and development assessment, we work collaboratively with legal teams, planners, architects and councils to achieve practical and defensible outcomes.
We provide expert waste planning services throughout all stages of the Land and Environment Court appeal process, including:
We can act on behalf of either applicants or respondents while maintaining the independence and objectivity expected of an expert witness.

We review the development proposal, planning documentation, waste management strategy and the matters in dispute.
Our consultants assess the proposal against relevant legislation, planning controls, waste guidelines and industry best practice.
We prepare independent expert reports, statements of evidence and technical responses to support the appeal process.
Where required, we participate in Without Prejudice Meetings, Section 34 Conciliation Conferences, Joint Expert Reporting and hearings, providing objective expert evidence to assist the Court.
Our expert witness services help project teams:
Elephants Foot Consulting has extensive experience supporting development appeals involving waste management matters, including attendance at Section 34 Conciliation Conferences, preparation of Joint Expert Reports and the provision of expert evidence before the Land and Environment Court.

Contact Elephants Foot Consulting to discuss expert witness support for your Land and Environment Court matter. We work with legal teams, planners, architects and councils to provide independent, evidence-based waste planning advice.
Let’s talk about how we can help you achieve a practical and defensible outcome.