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Wollongbar Urban Expansion Area

2 decisions0 topicsUpdated 23 April 2026

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Mentions

  • Council approved private treaty sale of Lots 13 to 30.
  • This affects long-term housing growth planning in key expansion areas and adds service-delivery tests before planning proposals can progress.
  • This affects future housing supply and Council land disposal in Wollongbar.
  • Lots 13 to 30 in the Wollongbar Urban Expansion Area will be prepared for sale by private treaty.

Decisions

Ballina Shire Council · 23 April 2026

Strategic urban growth areas retained in planning statement

Council retained North Kinvara (CURA B), CURA C and West Lennox Palms as strategic urban growth areas in the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement. For North Kinvara and CURA C, future urban proposals must demonstrate that essential services can be provided economically and practically before gateway determination.

This affects long-term housing growth planning in key expansion areas and adds service-delivery tests before planning proposals can progress.

Ballina Shire Council · 23 April 2026

Wollongbar residential lots approved for sale

Council approved the sale of Lots 13 to 30 in the Wollongbar Urban Expansion Area by private treaty, with the General Manager authorised to set asking prices based on recent local sales. Proposed amendments to retain one lot for community housing options were lost.

This affects future housing supply and Council land disposal in Wollongbar.

Meetings

Ballina Shire Council · 23 April 2026

Council - 23 Apr 2026

Ballina Shire Council backed promotion of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, opposed the proposed Crown Land Management Amendment Bill, retained several strategic urban growth areas, approved a childcare centre upgrade in Ballina, exhibited a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, awarded a public art contract, and approved residential land sales in Wollongbar.