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Council planning and development decisions
Planning panel outcomes, development applications, subdivisions, housing, master plans, schemes, and planning policy decisions from council minutes. Latest: Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed
What residents may care about
- This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.
- Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.
- Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.
- This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.
- Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.
- Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.
Decisions and actions
Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed
The committee recommended noting the existing $120,000 allocation in the 2025/26 budget for an Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility study, jointly funded with Basketball NSW, and endorsed Stage 1 Strategic Business Case with additional funding to be reallocated from existing operational projects.
This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.
Riverwood Local Centre master plan endorsed for exhibition
Council endorsed the Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan and supporting studies for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with authority for minor editorial changes before exhibition and a further report to return after submissions are received.
Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.
Mortdale planning proposal and DCP amendment to proceed
Council resolved to forward Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 for the Mortdale Centre Master Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination, and endorsed concurrent public exhibition of the proposal and draft Amendment No. 8 to the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.
Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.
Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme planning proposal advanced
Council resolved to send Planning Proposal PP2026/0003 for Gateway Determination, publicly exhibit it after gateway approval, publish the previously confidential feasibility assessment attachment on Council’s website, and provide a further report after submissions. The motion carried 14 votes to 1.
This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.
Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan adopted
Council adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Master Plan and Plan of Management, adding an option to upgrade and retain the existing Men’s Shed at its current location. The adopted documents will be sent to DPHI Crown Lands, placed on Council’s website, and submitters notified.
Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.
Place of public worship approved at Planthurst Road, Carlton
The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0247 for use as a place of public worship at Unit 1, 47-49 Planthurst Road, Carlton, subject to council’s recommended conditions as amended.
Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.
Height variation supported for Algernon Street, Oatley
The panel unanimously supported a Clause 4.6 variation to the Height of Building development standard under the Georges River Local Environmental Plan 2021 for 58A Algernon Street, Oatley.
This allows the proposed development to proceed despite a height variation, with the panel finding the variation justified and not expected to cause unreasonable environmental or amenity impacts, subject to conditions.
Consent granted for parking structure works at heritage-listed dwelling in Blakehurst
The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0456 for alterations and additions to the existing parking structure associated with the heritage-listed dwelling at 9 Stuart Crescent, Blakehurst, subject to recommended conditions amended to include an additional condition 12(a).
This affects a heritage-listed residential property and confirms the works can proceed under conditions set through the planning process.
Moore Park reclassification planning proposal adopted
Council adopted the amended planning proposal to reclassify part of Moore Park, Beverley Park, from community land to operational land and will send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.
This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.
MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal sent for Gateway determination
Council voted 12-1 to forward Planning Proposal 2026/0002 on the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline hazard analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway determination and future public exhibition.
Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls related to pipeline hazard considerations.
Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates appointed
Council appointed Councillor Mahoney and Councillor Liu as voting delegates to the Floodplain Risk Management Committee until the end of the current council term.
This affects council representation on floodplain risk matters relevant to local flood planning and management.
Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study advanced for Council adoption
The committee received and noted the final draft Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay Wards Overland Flow Flood Study and recommended that Council adopt the final draft, allow the General Manager to make minor corrections, add required legal notations to 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties, and publish the adopted study on Council’s website.
Residents and property owners in affected parts of Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may see flood information formalised in planning certificates and publicly available on Council’s website.
Local Strategic Planning Statement adopted with amendments
Council adopted the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 and Russellton Estate Expansion Area addendum, with changes covering Alstonville employment land mapping, Newrybar wording, a Ballina Hospital precinct plan, rural land use principles, consolidation of rural land use policy, removal of three SUGAs for further examination, and an action to identify additional employment land options.
This shapes long-term land use, housing, employment land, village character, and rural planning across the shire.
Older planning strategies to be repealed after LSPS publication
Council resolved to repeal the Ballina Shire Growth Management Strategy 2012 and West Ballina Planning Study and Structure Plan 2010 once the revised LSPS is published on the NSW Planning Portal.
Residents and developers will increasingly rely on the updated strategic planning framework instead of older documents.
Alstonville Strategic Plan review scheduled
Council will include a review of the Alstonville Strategic Plan in the 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and Operational Plan, identified for 2027/28.
Alstonville residents may see future planning review and consultation on local growth and land use settings.
CURA B planning proposal endorsed for exhibition
Council endorsed Planning Proposal BSCPP 24/005 for public exhibition, to relocate E1 zoning and increase height of buildings, subject to Gateway determination, and urged the proponent to reconsider affordable housing terms in the proposed planning agreement.
This could affect development scale and zoning outcomes for the CURA B site, with a public exhibition period for community feedback.
Detached dual occupancies supported in 7(c) Water Catchment zone
Council reaffirmed support for Planning Proposal BSC 25/009 and asked the state department to finalise LEP changes to permit detached dual occupancy with consent in the 7(c) Environmental Protection (Water Catchment) zone.
This may expand housing options in affected catchment-zoned land, subject to final state planning action.
NEWLOG draft budget endorsed
Council endorsed the draft North East Weight of Loads Group (NEWLOG) budget for 2026/27 and its Long-Term Financial Plan.
May influence regional heavy vehicle load management and related council budget planning.
Moore Park land reclassification advanced
Council recommended adopting amended Planning Proposal PP2024/0006 to reclassify the northwestern portion of Moore Park at 33 Lobb Crescent, Beverley Park from community land to operational land, then send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.
This changes the planning status of part of council-owned park land and may affect how that parcel can be managed or used in future.
MSE Pipeline Hazard Analysis planning proposal sent for Gateway
Council recommended forwarding Planning Proposal No. 2026/0002 for the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline Hazard Analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination, with public exhibition to follow if approved.
Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls linked to pipeline hazard analysis in affected areas.
Important topics
Public consultation on disability inclusion planning
The draft DIAP will be exhibited for at least 28 days and then reported back to Council with community feedback before final submission.
Residents will be able to provide input on council actions affecting accessibility and inclusion.
Sports infrastructure planning and budget reallocation
The Indoor Multisport Stadium project moved into a strategic business case stage, supported by existing funding and additional reallocated operational funding.
The project could shape future indoor sport options, facility planning and council spending.
Public exhibition of strategic planning documents
Multiple planning items were endorsed to move to public exhibition following committee consideration, including Riverwood, Mortdale and the affordable housing planning proposal.
Residents will have upcoming opportunities to review and comment on significant planning changes.
Gateway Determination process
Two planning proposals were approved to be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
State gateway approval is a required step before formal exhibition and later adoption of planning changes.
Publication of planning evidence
Council resolved to remove confidentiality from the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme feasibility assessment attachment and publish it on Council’s website.
This improves public access to evidence behind the affordable housing proposal.
All recorded decisions were unanimous
Each listed planning item records a unanimous decision of panel members.
Residents can note there was no split vote on the substantive planning matters in this meeting.
Planning certificate flood notation
The committee supported inclusion of required legal notation on 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties linked to the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study.
This can affect property searches, disclosure of flood risk, and planning awareness for buyers and owners.
State review and endorsement steps
Council will seek endorsement from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for the LSPS addendum and submit the endorsed LSPS and addendum to the department.
Final planning effect depends on state processes and publication.
Development and building performance update
Council noted the Development and Building Team quarterly metrics report for October to December 2025.
This gives residents a snapshot of council development and building service activity and performance.
Possible revised review application for Beverly Hills site
The Panel noted the applicant submitted additional information after Council assessment. If the applicant seeks a review under Division 8.2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Panel suggested changes including reduced operating hours, relocation or removal of some parking, greater landscaping and acoustic screening, one order station instead of two, bin room acoustic treatment, improved lighting controls, and formal submission of updated acoustic and tree information with revised plans.
Nearby residents may see a revised proposal return with tighter controls aimed at reducing noise, traffic and visual impacts.
On-site inspections completed before meeting
The Panel inspected the relevant sites and nearby localities before considering the items.
This indicates the Panel reviewed local site conditions directly before making planning decisions.
State strategic planning reforms submission
Council endorsed its submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on the 'New Approach to Strategic Planning' discussion paper.
Allows council to influence NSW planning reforms that may affect future development rules.
Australia Day 2027 planning
Council kept award categories unchanged, confirmed 26 January 2027 at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre for the awards and citizenship ceremony, and requested reports on themed banners and 2026 event costs.
Sets early plans for a major civic event and future town-centre decorations.
Rural land use planning priority
Council added an action to the Local Strategic Planning Statement to consolidate rural land use policy into a single reference document including key rural planning principles for Ballina Shire.
May improve clarity for farmers, landowners and rural development applicants.
Council sports facility planning and works
Presentations covered the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, capital works projects, and a broader overview of sport and recreation facilities.
These updates point to ongoing investment and planning in local sports infrastructure.
MacPoint Northern Access Road concept design
Listed as an officer report on the agenda, but no clear decision text is available in the extracted content.
Potentially relevant to transport access and redevelopment around Macquarie Point.
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