Australia, July 14 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on June 13:

1. COMMISSIONER: This is a Class 1 Development Appeal pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) being an appeal against the refusal of DA-24/1583 for demolition of existing structures and construction of a 90 place childcare centre (DA) at 2 Holmhale Street, Bowral, legally known as Lot 1 in DP 610257 (site).

2. The proceedings commenced as a hearing and started on site on 27 May 2025. Following leave being granted for further joint expert conferencing, the parties advised that the issues in dispute had been resolved and requested a s 34 conciliation conference. The request was granted...