Byron Shire Council · 22 May 2025
Council adopted the Byron foreshore concept plan, will continue stakeholder engagement during detailed design, will publicly exhibit the new Apex Park amenities design, prioritise a new play space, begin further planting, proceed with kayak storage design, and await the coastal protection structure outcome before developing foreshore parking plans.
This shapes future foreshore facilities, public space design, access, planting, and parking discussions in Byron Bay.
Byron Shire Council · 22 May 2025
Council endorsed draft affordable housing contribution policy and related procedures and distribution plan for public exhibition for at least 28 days.
Residents and landowners will be able to comment on how contributions from upzoning may help fund affordable housing in Byron Shire.
Byron Shire Council · 22 May 2025
Council authorised $3,500,000 in new borrowings for 2024/25 to construct a roundabout at Lot 12 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, delegated loan acceptance to the General Manager, and allocated $5.145 million from the Sewerage Capital Works Reserve to repay an earlier loan instead of refinancing it.
This affects infrastructure delivery, council debt management, and funding for transport works in Byron Bay.
Byron Shire Council · 22 May 2025
Council agreed to progress the planning proposal to rezone land at 268 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay from RU2 Rural Landscape to a mix of industrial and environmental zones, seek a gateway determination, exhibit the proposal and draft planning agreement, and later consider a submissions report.
This is a significant land use change with potential impacts on employment land, environment, and nearby residents.
Byron Shire Council · 22 May 2025
Council adopted amended Byron Shire DCP 2014 Chapter C2: Areas Affected by Flood, updated related terminology in Part A, and will publish the changes on its website.
Updated flood planning rules may affect future development standards and building requirements in flood-affected areas.