Australia, April 21 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on March 20:

1. This Class 1 appeal is about the design response of a proposed centre-based child care facility in an area where the existing character reflects a low density residential character but now benefits from significant uplift.

2. ArtMade Architectural Pty Ltd (Artmade) appeals the deemed refusal by Central Coast Council (Council) of DA/363/2024. The development application seeks development consent for demolition of the existing structures, removal of 33 trees, and construction of a part 2, part 3 storey 76 place centre-based child care facility (child care centre) with ground floor car parking (DA).

3. In considering the ...