Artist's impression of the approved new childcare centre at Illawong. Picture DA

A proposed 47-place childcare centre at Illawong, which met with strong opposition from local residents, has been approved with amendments by the Land and Environment Court.

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An existing house and pool at 9 Wilbung Road, on the corner of Black Close, will be demolished and replaced by 2-3 storey facility with basement parking for 10 vehicles.

The development application (DA) estimated the construction cost at nearly $2 million.

An existing house at 9 Wilbung Road, Illawong will be demolished and replaced by 2-3 storey child care centre. Picture DA

The court judgment, upholding an appeal against refusal of the DA by Sutherland Shire Council, said a petition with 47 signatures and 27 separate submissions opposed the proposal.

The court hearing began with an on-site hearing, where some objectors spoke.

Childcare centre site at 9 Wilbung Road, Illawong. Picture DA

The judgment said various experts considered these views and all the submissions, along with contentions by the applicant, and reached substantial agreement on amendments, which were agreeable to the council.

The applicant was ordered to pay the council's costs.

The approval adds to several other childcare centres in the shire, which are in the development pipeline.

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