Flood Planning and Management Studies

Information to help consultants responsible for preparing planning proposals and Development Applications (DA).

Flood studies

We have four major floodplains in the Byron Shire. 

For each of these there are floodplain management studies and plans.

• North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan
• Belongil Creek floodplain
• Brunswick River floodplain
• Marshalls Creek floodplain
• Tallow Creek floodplain 

Strategic Planning documents

• Climate Change Strategic Planning Policy
• Byron Shire Development Control Plan 2014 - Chapter C2 Areas Affected by Flood.
• Byron Shire Development Control Plan 2010 - Chapter 1: Part K - Flood Liable Lands
• Byron Local Environmental Plan LEP 2014
• Byron Local Environmental Plan 1988

Mapping tools

Online map and zoning tools