Australia, April 19 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on March 18:

1. COMMISSIONER: These Class 1 proceedings arise as a result of the deemed refusal, by Woollahra Municipal Council, of DA 392/2024/1 which seeks consent for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a new three-storey dwelling, swimming pool and tennis court and associated landscaping and siteworks at 65 Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill.

2. These proceedings have been brought to the Court pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).

3. The Court arranged a conciliation conference and hearing under s 34AA of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (LEC Act) between the part...