town · 11 meetings
Lennox Head
Mentions
- Overland flood study, Lennox Point Car Park, Byron Bay Road preschool proposal and commercial public land arrangements.
- Area identified for overland flood studies and represented by local community groups.
- Potential future relocation discussion for the Rural Fire Service
- Mentioned in the lease/licence items and Pat Morton Lookout reserve use.
- Council land at Corner Snapper and Hutley Drive will remain under long-term review for development potential.
- Area affected by the committee’s discussions and the Lennox Alive program.
Decisions
Lennox Head flood study exhibited
Council endorsed public exhibition of the Draft Lennox Head Overland Flood Study and associated flood mapping.
Residents will have an opportunity to review and comment on proposed flood information affecting Lennox Head.
Lennox Point mobile vending supported
After confidential consideration, Council approved an amendment to the Mobile Vending on Public Land Policy to provide for a fixed mobile vending location at Lennox Point Car Park, subject to specified conditions.
A fixed vending opportunity may be established at Lennox Point, subject to the policy conditions.
Northern Rivers Preschool proposal advanced
Council approved the 9 Byron Bay Road, Lennox Head proposal by Northern Rivers Preschool to proceed to development assessment and authorised lease negotiations, subject to future reporting.
The decision advances a potential preschool project on Council-owned land in Lennox Head.
Bike rack project referred and added to works program
Additional bike racks requested for Lennox Head Town Centre were referred to Engineering Works for consideration and are to be added to the works program, with an aim for completion in the first quarter of the financial year.
Creates a follow-up pathway for improved bicycle parking, but does not confirm completed construction.
AFL Queensland engagement required for Hutley Oval proposal
The Committee heard that engagement with AFL Queensland is required before the Lennox Head Saints AFL Club can progress its proposed use of Hutley Oval.
Sets the immediate next step for the club’s request to use the oval for games and training.
Land at Corner Snapper and Hutley Drive to remain under review
Council noted the planning analysis for the Lennox Head site and agreed to keep monitoring development potential, with a recurring review to be included in the draft delivery and operational program every two years.
Signals ongoing planning interest in future use of council land at Lennox Head.
Lennox Head council land housing proposal endorsed
Council endorsed preparing a planning proposal to amend Ballina Local Environmental Plan 2012 to allow the dwelling densities, numbers and types in Concepts 2 and 3 for council land at Lennox Head. An amendment seeking a report on a legally binding affordable housing mechanism for local key workers was lost.
This could change the scale and type of housing developed on council land in Lennox Head.
Local Strategic Planning Statement adopted
Council adopted the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 and addendum, with amendments including more employment land investigation, changes affecting Alstonville, Newrybar and rural planning actions, and a further report in April 2026 on North Kinvara, Cumbalum and West Lennox Palms.
This sets long-term land use and growth planning across the shire and may affect future housing, employment land, village planning and rural protections.
CCTV contract awarded with more sites to be reviewed
Council awarded the CCTV infrastructure supply and installation contract to Dash Group Australia for $493,946.85 excluding GST, and requested a further report after liaison with NSW Police on extra priority sites including Lennox Head, Shaws Bay, Burns Point Ferry Road, Alstonville and Wollongbar.
This funds CCTV rollout now and may lead to expanded surveillance and crime prevention measures in additional locations.
Lennox Head Shared Zone safety advice
The forum recommended that Police continue regular patrols in the area and that Council investigate painting the approach ramp a different colour to distinguish it from the road surface.
May affect road safety treatments and driver/pedestrian awareness in the shared zone area.
Topics
Lennox Head overland flood studies
The committee listed Lennox Head overland flood studies as general business, but the extract does not record a decision, funding commitment or timetable.
Flood-risk information may affect residents, property owners and future planning in Lennox Head.
Additional Lennox Head Town Centre bike racks
The Committee requested additional bike racks for Lennox Head Town Centre. The matter was referred to Engineering Works for consideration and added to the works program, with an aim for completion in the first quarter of the financial year.
Could improve cycling access and amenity in the town centre, although delivery is not yet complete.
Delayed public streetscape grant-funded design work
Council discussed the delayed Get NSW Active grant application for $274,050 to fund background studies and detailed designs for public streetscape works. The designs are needed for planning approvals and future tendering.
Delays may push back future streetscape improvements in Lennox Head.
Hutley Oval use by Lennox Head Saints AFL Club
The Lennox Head Saints AFL Club presented its case for securing Hutley Oval. The Committee identified engagement with AFL Queensland about the competition model and proposed club structure as the next step.
Could affect the club’s access to Hutley Oval for matches and training.
Raynor Lane shared zone signage and pedestrian safety
Members discussed existing shared zone signage, safety for pedestrians, and confusion caused by pavement changes and the lack of a sign at the start of the right-hand turn.
Could affect driver behaviour and pedestrian safety in Lennox Head, especially around Raynor Lane.
Lennox Alive cultural events program
The program of monthly cultural events, Lennox Alive, was noted as progressing towards its first event in August.
Signals upcoming community activity and events in Lennox Head.
Declared interests on the croquet item
Multiple councillors and senior staff declared non-significant, non-pecuniary interests because they are members of Cherry Street Sports Club. One councillor also declared a sponsorship-related interest through Business Lennox Head. Those councillors remained in the meeting and voted.
Residents may view these declarations as relevant context for transparency around the debate and vote.
Three growth areas removed for further examination
Council removed Precinct B North Kinvara, Precinct C Cumbalum, and West Lennox Palms, Lennox Head from the identified SUGAs and requested they be reported back for further examination.
Potential urban growth in these areas is not proceeding as proposed and will return to Council later.
Byron Street / The Coast Road roundabout linemarking
Linemarking at the roundabout in Lennox Head was listed as scheduled for the next month.
Residents and drivers may see upcoming road marking works at this roundabout.