Australia, June 27 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on May 27:

1. COMMISSIONER: This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) against the refusal of DA-2555/2022/DA-DO (DA). The DA seeks consent for tree removal and construction of a single storey dual occupancy (attached) with associated outbuildings, in ground swimming pool and landscaping at 7 Minerva Road, Wedderburn NSW, legally known as Lot 801 in DP 1170166 (site).

2. The Court notes that the Respondent, as the relevant consent authority, has approved under s 38 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (EPA Reg 2021) to the Applicant amending DA-2555/2022/DA...