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Building and development after a flood

Graphic image of people rebuiling their house taken from the Buildback guide

Information to help you prepare and flood proof your property and lodge development applications after a flood.

You may want to start with Building Back Northern Rivers - Understanding development approvals to support our flood recovery(PDF, 2MB)

Development applications

Whether your development requires development consent depends on how it is defined and where it falls in the applicable planning controls.

Rules for building and developing in areas that flood

Information about building and developing in flood-affected areas.

How to find out if your property is affected by flood and what flood controls might apply.

Floods and flood recovery

Get flood recovery information such as housing services and the Recovery Action Plan.

House raising and the Resilient Homes Program

The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation can help with questions about house raising and flood-resilience.

Lodging a development application to raise a house

What you need to lodge a development application to raise a house in the Byron Shire.

North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan

The North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Study evaluates options for managing the floodplain in relation to existing and proposed development.

The North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan is a plan of management for the North Byron floodplain.

Temporary housing options

Find out about the temporary accommodation options available for residents impacted by the 2022 floods.