Australia, June 7 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on May 6:
1. COMMISSIONER: This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) against the refusal of Development Application No2023/0585 for the demolition of the existing dwelling, and the construction of a new two storey dwelling with basement carpark, inground swimming pool and associated landscaping and fencing (the proposal), at 42 Townson Street Blakehurst (the site), by Georges River Council (the Council).
2. The Court arranged a conciliation conference under s 34AA of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (LEC Act) between the parties, which was held on 15 Ap...