Australia, Sept. 1 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on July 31:

1. COMMISSIONER: This is an appeal pursuant to the provisions of s 8.7(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) against the refusal of Development Application No. 230401 for the use of a workshop shed and creative studio for hobbies (the shed) (the proposal), at 5 Ambleside Avenue, Murrumbateman (the site), by Yass Valley Council (the Council).

2. The Court arranged a conciliation conference under s 34AA of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (LEC Act) between the parties, which was held on 18 June, 2025. I presided over the conciliation conference. At the conciliation conference, the parties re...