Australia, Aug. 21 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on July 21:
1. These proceedings arise following an appeal by Vigor Master Pty Ltd (applicant) pursuant to s 8.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA Act) against Northern Beaches Council's (Council) refusal of its development application DA2023/1932 for the construction of a seniors' living development at 72 to 76 Willandra Road, Oxford Falls (Lot 807, Lot 810 and Lot 811 in DP 752038) (site).
2. As the site and the surrounding privately owned bushland is designated as Category 1 Bushfire Prone Land, the development incorporates the clearing of vegetation to accommodate an Asset Protection Zone (APZ) around ...