Australia, May 30 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on April 30:

1. COMMISSIONER: This is a Class 1 Development Appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) being an appeal against the deemed refusal of DA-24-00068 for tree removal, demolition of existing buildings and, construction of a two (2) storey child care facility with basement parking (DA) at 95-97 Peter Street, Blacktown (Lots 12 and 13, Section B, DP 2161) (site).

2.The proceedings commenced as a hearing on 15 April 2025. On the basis of the joint expert reports, amended plans and further information, the parties advised the Court that there were no remaining issues, and a conciliatio...