Australia, Sept. 8 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on Aug. 8:

1. COMMISSIONER: These Class 1 proceedings arise as a result of the deemed refusal, by Northern Beaches Council, of Development Application DA2024/1370. This application seeks consent for the demolition of existing structures and the removal of vegetation, and the construction of a new dwelling, studio and swimming pool, and landscaping works at 42 and 42A Cabarita Road, Avalon Beach, Lot 1 and 2 of DP 1227452.

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

3. The Court arranged a conciliation conference and hearing under s34AA of t...