Australia, Aug. 23 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on July 23:

1. COMMISSIONER: This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of development application DA-298/2024 (DA) by Waverley Council.

2. The DA, as amended, seeks consent for the demolition of existing structures, removal of 12 trees, and construction of a four-storey residential flat building containing 9 apartments, including 2 affordable housing units and basement car parking, at 121 - 123 Glenayr Avenue Bondi Beach, legally identified as Lots 11 and 12 in DP 2216 (site).

Conciliation and agreement between the parties

3. The Court arranged ...