Australia, Feb. 26 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on Jan. 29:

This decision was given as an extemporaneous decision. It has been revised and edited prior to publication.

1. This is an appeal under s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) against the refusal by Sutherland Shire Local Planning Panel of development application no DA22/0957 (DA). Sutherland Shire Council (Council) is the respondent by virtue of s 8.15(4) of the EPA Act.

2. Sutherland District Trade Union Club Ltd seeks consent for alterations and additions to the existing multi-storey car park associated with Sutherland District Trade Union Club Limited at 57 Manchester Road, Gymea, legally de...