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Plans, maps and guidelines

Byron DCP 2014 and 2010

View the Byron Development Control Plans 2010 and 2014.

The Residential Strategy sets a clear vision for our Shire’s urban and residential lands. It sets out how we work towards delivering a more sustainable and appropriate housing supply and a range of housing types to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Planning and Development Publications

A library of Council planning and development publications.

Other guidelines

A list of various guidelines that may assist when planning on developing your property.

Developer contributions

View Council's current Development Contribution Plan and Section 7.11 Rates Schedule

Development Design Manuals

Provides clear guidelines for development infrastructure design and construction

NSW State Government information

Relevant NSW State Government and legislative links and information

Flood planning

The objective of flood planning is to reduce the impact of flooding and flood liability on individual owners and occupiers.

Rural Land Use Strategy

Byron Shire Council's Rural Land Use Strategy was approved in June 2018. Key actions being delivered from the Rural Land Use Strategy include:
• Rural Function Centre Planning Controls
• EZone Review
• RU6 Transition Zone to land currently zoned 7(d) Scenic Escarpment (in Byron LEP 1988) that does not meet the State Government’s criteria for an EZone.

Business and Industrial Lands Strategy

Our Business and Industrial Lands Strategy identifies locations for new industrial and commercial land to meet future demands.

Community Participation Plan

The Community Participation Plan (CPP) is a new document that sets out how and when Council will consult with the public on planning matters.