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

1. COMMISSIONER: This is an appeal pursuant to s 8.9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 NSW (EPA Act) from the refusal by Northern Beaches Council (the Council) to modify development consent No DA220/2013 for "lower ground and ground floor alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and associated works" (approved development) on land identified as Lot 1 DP 1298672, at 9-11 Victoria Parade, Manly NSW (the Site). The modification application MOD No 2024/0346 seeks approval to amend the approved development with the extension of balconies and addition of a roof terrace (the MOD).

2. The Court arrange...