Australia, June 27 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on May 27:
1. COMMISSIONER: This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.18(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) against Development Control Order ref EPA0087/24 (DCO) dated 23 September 2024 issued by Ku-ring-gai Council (Council) requiring the Applicant to demolish an unauthorised hardstand concrete area (relevant structure) situated on land identified as Lot 1 in Deposited Plan 24472 (Site) and known as 5 Kilpa Place, St Ives 2075 (Premises).
2. The proceedings fall within Class 1 of the Court's jurisdiction pursuant to s 17(d) of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (LEC Act).
3. The statutory power or functio...