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Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2025/26

Council is inviting feedback on our draft Integrated Planning documents for 2025/26 and beyond. These documents outline how we plan to deliver services, manage spending, and prioritise projects across Ballina...

Community Title Subdivision - West Ballina

DA No: 2025/293 - PAN-563030

APPLICANT: The Trustee for Haven Ballina Trust

PROPERTY:

449 and 455 River Street WEST BALLINA NSW 2478,

Lot: 1 DP: 530616, Lot: 2 DP: 530616...

Richmond River Oyster Reef Restoration Project

DA No: 2025/249 - PAN-554034

APPLICANT: Ozfish Unlimited Ltd

PROPERTY: Submerged land within a waterway adjacent to Lot: 178 DP: 755626 and Lot: 215 DP: 755626, South Ballina Beach Road...

Aureus Village Rezoning Planning Proposal 24/004

Aureus Village Rezoning Planning Proposal 24/004

In accordance with section 3.34(2)(c) and clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, notice is given that...

Community Event Signage Policy

At its August 2025 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to adopt the reviewed Community Event Signage Policy.

The objective of this policy is to provide a documented process explaining how community...

Burials on Private Rural Land Policy

At its August 2025 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to adopt the reviewed Burials on Private Rural Land Policy.

The objective of this policy is to provide guidance for Council and...

Tourist and Visitor Accommodation, Lennox Head - Development Application

DA No: 2025/321 PAN-567402

APPLICANT: Newton Denny Chapelle

PROPERTY: Lot: 10 DP: 1080080, 226 Newybar Swamp Road LENNOX HEAD NSW 2478

PROPOSAL: Establishment of tourist and visitor accommodation comprising four...

Proposed Lease of Community Land - Part of Wollongbar Sportsfields

Ballina Shire Council is proposing to enter into a lease agreement for occupation of part of the land known as Wollongbar Sportsfields which is on land classified as community land...

Road Naming Proposal - Marlow Lane

LOCATION: Commences at Bugden Lane Alstonville and extends to the east.

PROPOSED ROAD NAME: Marlow Lane

NAME ORIGIN: Charles (Bobby) and Amy Marlow contributed significantly to the Alstonville community. Amy’s...

Road Naming Proposal - Blessing Lane

LOCATION: Commences at Bugden Lane Alstonville and extends to the west.

PROPOSED ROAD NAME: Blessing Lane

NAME ORIGIN: Meaning a gift to be bestowed

Ballina Shire Council proposes to name...

Rural Landfill Collection Trial

Please note: This trial has now been completed. For more information visit Rural Landfill Bin Collection Changes | Ballina Shire Council

Households in selected rural areas of Ballina Shire have...

Wardell Village Centre Revitalisation

The Wardell Village Centre Revitalisation Master Plan was adopted at the 23 November 2023 Council Meeting.

The plan was developed through extensive community consultation with local businesses, community groups, residents...

Proposed Licence of Community Land - Ballina Seagulls Football Club

Ballina Shire Council is proposing to enter into a licence agreement for occupation of part of the land known as (Kingsford Smith Reserve) which is on land classified as ‘community’...

Proposed Licence of Community Land - Le-Ba Boardriders Incorporated

Ballina Shire Council is proposing to enter into a licence agreement for occupation of part of the land known as Skennars Head Sportsfield which is on land classified as ‘community’...

Proposed Lease of Community Land - Wardell and District Tennis Club Incorporated

Ballina Shire Council is proposing to enter into a lease agreement for occupation of part of the land known as Fitzroy Park, Wardell, which is on land classified as community...

Proposed Lease of Community Land - Ballina Hockey Club Incorporated

Ballina Shire Council is proposing to enter into a lease agreement for occupation of part of the land known as Kingsford Smith Reserve, Ballina, which is on land classified as...

General Amendments Planning Proposal - PP-2025-1660

Ballina Council resolved at its August 28 meeting to initiate a series of minor amendments and corrections to its Local Environmental Plan (LEP). The General Amendments Planning Proposal 2025 (PP-2025-1660)...

Dual Occupancy in Zone 7(c) Planning Proposal

Ballina Council resolved at its August 28 meeting to initiate changes to its Local Environment Plan (1987) that would allow a second dwelling (‘detached dual occupancy’) on land that is...

Demolition and New Dwelling - Ballina

DA No: 2025/332 - PAN-569769

PROPERTY: 3 Skinner Street Ballina NSW 2478 - Lot 3 DP:532193. 5 Skinner Street Ballina NSW 2478 - Lot 1 DP:532193

PROPOSAL: To undertake a...

Change of Use and Boundary - Wardell

DA No: 2025/317 - PAN-566920

PROPERTY: 50 Richmond Street, Wardell NSW 2477; 54 Richmond Street, Wardell NSW 2477. Lot: 8 Sec: 5 DP: 759050, Lot 10 DP: 217966

PROPOSAL: Staged...

Code of Meeting Practice

At its 25 September 2025 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to exhibit the Code of Meeting Practice for public comment.

This document includes mandatory provisions included in the local government regulations...

Property Investment and Development Policy

At its September 2025 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to adopt the updated Property Investment and Development Policy.

This policy provides guidelines for consideration in the acquisition, development and disposal of...

Farm Building and Earthworks - Ballina

DA No: 2025/320 - PAN-567346

PROPERTY: 42 Fishery Creek Road, Ballina NSW 2478

PROPOSAL: Erection of a new farm building, additions to an existing farm building (awning) and new fill...

Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement

At it’s August 2025 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to put on public exhibition it’s draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) for community feedback.

The LSPS is a 20-year overarching strategic...

Re-Subdivision, Newrybar

DA No: 2025/365 - PAN-573619

PROPERTY: 14, 17 and 19 Lorna Place, Newrybar NSW 2479 - Lots: 4, 5 and 6 DP: 1164070

PROPOSAL: Proposed re-subdivision of three existing lots...

Development Control Plan (DCP) - General Amendments

Council resolved at its September 25 meeting to initiate a series of amendments to its Development Control Plan (DCP), specifically to the following chapters;

• Chapter 2 – General and Environmental...

Adoption of Community Land Plan of Management

UPDATE

Ballina Council resolved at the September 25 ordinary meeting to exhibit changes to the Plan of Management (PoM) for Community Land.

The draft PoM was on exhibition from October...

Public Hearing into change of classification of Public Land

Ballina Council has two matters on public exhibition that, under provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993, require a public hearing to be conducted.

The matters are:

1. Reclassification...

Modification - Subdivision Lennox Head

DA No: 2020/284.3 - PAN-571015 and 2018/51.4 - PAN-567678

PROPERTY: 20 North Creek Road LENNOX HEAD NSW 2478. Lot: 1 DP: 5171111

PROPOSAL: Modification of Consent S4.55 (2) - Amendment...

Emmanuel Anglican College - Modification to DA

DA No: 2022/75.4 - PAN-577925

PROPERTY: 62 Horizon Drive West Ballina NSW 2478 Lot:1 DP: 1278708

PROPOSAL: Modification of Consent Section 4.55 (1A) involving changes to the design and layout...

Proposed Licence of Community Land - Alstonville & District Cricket Club Inc

Ballina Shire Council is proposing to enter into a licence agreement for occupation of part of the land known as Wollongbar Hall which is on land classified as ‘community’ land...

Monuments and Memorials on Public Land Policy

At its October 2025 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to adopt the updated Monuments and Memorials on Public Land Policy.

This policy aims to preserve the amenity, safety, environment and cultural...

Alterations and Additions - Gaia Retreat Brooklet

DA No: 2025/395 - PAN-578265

PROPERTY: 933 Fernleigh Road, Brooklet NSW 2479 - Lot: 19 DP: 1043497

APPLICANT: Fiveight Hinterland Pty Ltd

PROPOSAL: Alterations and Additions to Tourist and Visitor...

Flat Rock Tent Park Fees and Charges 2026/27

Council resolved at its meeting of 23 October 2025 to exhibit the proposed 2026/27 fees, booking and cancellation policy for Flat Rock Tent Park for the period of 1 February...

Donations - Rates and Charges Policy

At its October 2025 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to adopt the updated Property - Rates and Charges Policy.

This policy provides guidelines for the management of recurring rates and charges...

Concealed Water Leaks - Financial Assistance Policy

At its October 2025 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to adopt the updated Concealed Water Leaks - Financial Assistance Policy.

This policy provides guidelines to clarify the financial assistance Council will...