Australia, Feb. 9 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on Jan. 16:
1. COMMISSIONER: This is a Class 1 Development Appeal pursuant to s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) from the refusal by the Northern Beaches Council (the Council) of Development Application No DA2023/1136 (the DA).
2. The DA seeks approval for the demolition of a failing retaining wall on the northern boundary of 28-30 Lauderdale Avenue, Fairlight, being Lot CP SP 4670 (the Site) and the construction of a partial new retaining wall and dividing fence in accordance with amended engineering plans prepared by VDM Consulting Engineers dated November 2024 (Amended Plans).
3. The DA also seek...