Australia, July 3 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on June 3:

1. COMMISSIONER: These Class 1 proceedings arise as a result of the deemed refusal, by Central Coast Council, of Development Application DA/1301/2024 which seeks consent for the construction of specialised retail premises, associated civil works on Lot 102 DP 1209157, 11 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah.

2. These proceedings have been brought to the Court pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).

3. The Court arranged a conciliation conference under s 34(1) of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (LEC Act) between the parties, which was held on 3 April and 6 May 2025. I presided over the conc...