Goonak Pty Ltd v Central Coast Council (No 2) [2025] NSWLEC 1015

Development consent should be granted for the proposed childcare facility, subject to agreed conditions reflecting the Court's findings.

Parties: Applicant: Goonak Pty Ltd; Respondent: Central Coast Council
Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 15 January 2025
Procedural Posture: Class 1 Appeal / Final Orders Following Judgment
Outcome: Appeal upheld; development consent granted subject to conditions
Legal Topics: Development Application, Deemed Refusal, Child Care Centre Consent Conditions

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Goonak Pty Ltd

Applicant

Central Coast Council

Respondent

Class 1 Appeal / Final Orders Following Judgment

1 Whether development consent should be granted for a childcare centre at 9 Goonak Parade, Narara after deemed refusal by Central Coast Council

Development consent should be granted for the proposed childcare facility, subject to agreed conditions reflecting the Court's findings.

Appeal upheld; development consent granted subject to conditions

The appeal is upheld.
DA/951/2023 for demolition of existing buildings, removal of identified trees and the construction of a centre based childcare facility for 97 children at 9 Goonak Parade, Narara, is determined by the grant of consent, subject to the conditions at Annexure A.