Byron Shire Council

Draft Tweed-Byron Coastal Creeks Flood Study

Council resolved at its meeting of 27 August 2009 to place the Draft Tweed-Byron Coastal Creeks Flood Study and Climate Change Assessment on public exhibition.

The Draft Tweed-Byron Coastal Creeks Flood Study and Draft Coastal Creeks Flood Study BSC Climate Change Assessment is on exhibition for a period of 28 days from 14 October 2009 and is available at Council’s Mullumbimby offices, Ocean Shores and Brunswick Heads community access points and on Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition

Council welcomes your feedback and formal submissions on the documents should be submitted in writing by 4 pm, Wednesday, 11 November 2009.  The results of submissions will be reported to Council to consider adoption of the Study.

Enquiries:   James Flockton 02 6626 7158

• DRAFT Coastal Creeks Flood Study 8.2MB
• DRAFT Coastal Creeks Flood Study Mapping 14.85MB
• DRAFT Coastal Creeks Flood Study BSC Climate Change Assessment 2.3MB

Submissions Close: Wednesday 11 November 2009 4.00pm

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Summary of Byron Shire Council's Financial Reports 2008/09

In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, Byron Shire Council advises that the Ordinary Council meeting to be held Thursday 12 November 2009, will include the presentation of the audited financial reports and the auditor's reports for the period ending 30 June 2009.

A summary of the financial reports is outlined below.

In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Audited Financial Reports or the Auditor's Report.

The Financial Reports are available at Community Access Points around the Shire or on Council's webpage www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition

Enquiries: Jim Bolger 02 6626 7090

• Adopted Annual Financial Statements 30 June 2009 1.26MB

Submissions close: Thursday 10 December 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Draft Byron Shire Coastal Zone Management Plan

Draft Byron Shire Coastal Zone Management Plan

Facilitated Panel Discussion
Facilitated Panel Discussion Information Sheet

The draft Byron Shire Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) is on exhibition for a period of 60 days from Thursday 22 October 2009 until Tuesday 22 December 2009.

Copies of the draft CZMP and accompanying information are available at Council’s community access points including the Federal Store, Bangalow Post Office, Summerland Credit Union Ocean Shores, Suffolk Park Holiday Park, Shire Libraries, and Council’s Administration Centre, Station Street Mullumbimby, between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm.

A copy of all information is also available on Council’s website
www.byron.nsw.gov.au/czmp-public-exhibition

Submissions may be lodged online using the link below.
www.byron.nsw.gov.au/forms/czmp-online-submission

Written submissions should be addressed to:

The General Manager
PO Box 219
MULLUMBIMBY, NSW 2482

Written submissions must be clearly marked "Submission – Draft Byron Shire Coastal Zone Management Plan".

Enquiries: Ben Fitzgibbon 02 6626 7135

Submissions close: Tuesday 22 December 2009 4.00pm

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Draft Byron Shire Council Development Control Plan No. 21 Social Impact Assessment

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

• Draft Byron Shire Council Development Control Plan No. 21 Social Impact Assessment 60KB

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Draft Social Impact Assessment Policy

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

At Council’s Ordinary Meeting held on 11 June 2009 it was resolved to place the ‘Draft Social Impact Assessment Policy’ on public exhibition.  The Policy will be exhibited for a period of 30 days from 9 July 2009 for the making of public submissions.

The draft Policy aims to ensure that certain developments which are likely to have a significant social impact are properly considered, and achieve maximum social benefit for the community and mitigate negative social impacts.

The draft Policy is below or at Council’s Administration Office and community access points around the shire.

Enquiries: Sharyn French 02 6626 7033

• Draft Social Impact Assessment Policy 52KB

Submissions Close:: Monday 10 August 2009 4.00pm

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Draft Climate Change Strategic Planning Policy

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

At Council’s Ordinary Meeting held on 11 June 2009 it was resolved to place the ‘Draft Climate Change Strategic Planning Policy’ on public exhibition for a period of not less than 30 days for the making of public submissions.

The draft Policy provides climate change flood planning scenarios for the years 2050 and 2100.  The 2100 flood planning scenario is to be applied to both public and private works and land use planning where an adopted flood study or Floodplain Management Plan does not exist.

It also recognises the importance of ecological communities and the impact rising sea levels can have on their health.  It proposes that appropriate buffering of ecosystems from development is incorporated into strategic plans, land use controls and development proposals to allow room for the migration of those communities as sea level rises.

The draft Policy is available to read at Council’s Administration Office, Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition or at community access points.

Enquiries: Sharyn French 02 6626 7033

• Draft Climate Change Strategic Planning Policy 47KB

Submissions Close: Monday 10 August 2009 4.00pm

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Byron Shire Council Draft Road Hierarchy July 2009

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

The “Byron Shire Council Draft Road Hierarchy” is on exhibition for a period of 28 days and is available at community access points around the Shire or on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition.

Submissions may be made in writing to the General Manager or by emailing via Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/contact.

Enquiries: Michael King 02 6626 7026

• Draft Road Hierarchy 574KB
• Draft Road Hierarchy - Bangalow 329KB
• Draft Road Hierarchy - Brunswick Heads 358KB
• Draft Road Hierarchy - Byron Bay 503KB
• Draft Road Hierarchy - Mullumbimby 439KB
• Draft Road Hierarchy - Ocean Shores 591KB
• Draft Road Hierarchy - Shire Street 1 485KB
• Draft Road Hierarchy - Shire Street 2 825KB
• Draft Road Hierarchy - Shire Street 3 544KB
• Draft Road Hierarchy - Shire Street 4 757KB
• Draft Road Hierarchy - Suffolk Park 380KB

Submissions close: Friday 21 August 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Proposed Amended 2009-2010 Fees and Charges for Tyagarah Airfield

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

Council resolved at its Ordinary Meeting held on 2 July 2009 that the draft amended

2009-10 Fees and Charges schedule for the Tyagarah Airfield including the proposed Landing Fees to be levied on commercial and recreational users of the Tyagarah Airfield, be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

The proposed amended fees and charges are on exhibition until 27 August 2009 and are available for viewing at community access points around the Shire or on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition.

Enquiries: Barry Kirby 02 6626 7083

• Draft Amended Fees and Charges for Tyagarah Airfield 25KB

Submissions Close: Thursday 27 August 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Belongil Creek Flood Study

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

Council resolved at the Ordinary Meeting held on 11 June 2009 to place the Draft Belongil Creek Flood Study on public exhibition.

The "Draft Belongil Creek Flood Study" is on exhibition for a period of 28 days from 31 July 2009, and is available for viewing at Counci'ls Administration Centre and community access points around the Shire.

Those interested in making formal submissions on the Study are able to do so in writing.  The results of submissions will be reported to Council to consider adoption of the Study.

Enquiries:   James Flockton 02 6626 7158

• Belongil Creek Flood Study - Part 1 4.78MB
• Belongil Creek Flood Study - Part 2 6.45MB

Submissions Close: Thursday 27 August 2009 4.00pm

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Permanent Road Closure - Durrumbul Road Causeway, Main Arm

At Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 2 July 2009 Council resolved 09-548 as follows:

That permanent road closure of Durrumbul Road be supported subject to the requirements of the Roads Act being met, including necessary consultation and advertising.

The permanent closure would be effective on the causeway crossing on Durrumbul Road, Main Arm; and as depicted, between the north and south of the causeway for approximately 220 metres in length.

Supporting the road closure is the availability of an alternative route (Main Arm Road) and concern for safety as the road is not maintained by Council and the condition of the causeway is deteriorating.  Also traffic counts from April 2009 show an average of 16 vehicles per day, indicating little use of the road and impact the road closure would have.

It is proposed the permanent closure will be enacted by advanced warning signage and enforced at site by further signage and physical works to deter crossing.

Any person is entitled to make a submission with respect to the granting of consent to the proposed closure.  Written submissions should be addressed to the General Manager and endorsed ‘Proposed Road Closure - Durrumbul Road , Main Arm’ .

Enquiries: Simon Bennett 02 6626 7080

Submissions Close: Friday 28 August 2009 4.00pm

Affordable Housing on Council Owned Land Policy

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

At Council’s Strategic Planning Committee Meeting held on 26 March 2009 it considered the above draft Policy.  The Policy will be publicly exhibited from 6 August to 4 September 2009, for the making of public submissions.

The Policy sets out Council’s position in relation to the provision of affordable housing on Council owned land.

The assessment of any submissions received will be reported to Council.

The Policy is available for viewing at Council’s Administration Office, community access points around the Shire and on Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition.

Enquiries: Sharyn French 02 6626 7033

• Draft Policy - Affordable Housing on Council Owned Land 43KB

Submissions close: Friday 4 September 2009 4.00pm

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Draft Waste Disposal Strategy 2009

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

The “Draft Waste Disposal Strategy” is on exhibition for a period of 28 days and is available at community access points around the Shire or on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition.

Enquiries: Russell Chaplin 02 6626 7156

• Draft Waste Disposal Strategy 2009 1.67MB

Submissions Close: Thursday 10 September 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Draft Policy - Building Over Pipelines and Other Underground Structures

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

The Draft Policy “Building Over Pipelines and Other Underground Structures’ is on exhibition for a period of 28 days and is available at community access points around the Shire or on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition.

Enquiries:   Paul Hay 02 6626 7095

• Draft Policy - Building Over Pipelines and Other Underground Structures 72KB

Submissions Close: Thursday 10 September 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Draft Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

The Draft Policy “Building Over Pipelines and Other Underground Structures’ is on exhibition for a period of 28 days and is available at community access points around the Shire or on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition

Enquiries: Paul Hay 02 6626 7095

• Draft Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan 5.24MB

Submissions Close: Thursday 10 September 2009 4.00pm

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Policy Exhibition - Sewerage Fixed Charges Applicable to Combination Water/Fire Service Meter Connections

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

At Council’s Ordinary Meeting held on 27 August 2009 it resolved to place the above Policy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for the making of public submissions.

The Policy is available for viewing at Council’s Administration Office, Community Access Points around the Shire and on Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition.

Enquiries: Jane Steiger 02 6626 7012

• Draft Policy - Sewerage Fixed Charges Applicable to Combination Water-Fire Service Meter Connections 24KB
• Application for Reduced Fixed Sewerage Charges - Combination Water-Fire Service Connections 23KB

Submissions Close: Thursday 15 October 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Integrated Development Application

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

Notice is hereby given that the following Integrated Development application has been lodged for Council’s assessment.

The Joint Regional Planning Panel (Northern Region) is the consent authority for this development application. Should you make any submission in relation to this application that submission will be made available to the Joint Regional Planning Panel for their consideration and may be viewed by other interested parties.

In addition to requiring development consent, this proposal also requires additional approvals from other government bodies. This is known as ‘Integrated Development’. The additional approvals required for this DA are: :

The development application and associated documents may be inspected at Council’s Administration Building, Byron Bay Library.

Submissions received prior to the closing date will be considered during assessment of the application by Council and by the JRPP in determining the application.

Any person may make a written submission to Council in relation to the development application. Where the submission is by way of an objection the submission must set out the grounds of the objection. 

It should be noted that you are able to make an anonymous submission.  However anonymous submissions may be given less (or no) weight in the overall consideration of the proposal.  It should also be noted that the Council will accept no responsibility for defamatory or other similar comments included in submissions, and such comments made within your submission are made at your own personal liability risk.

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

If you are making a submission you may be required to lodge, now or possibly in the future, a “Political Donations and Gifts Disclosure Statement”. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet your obligations to disclose reportable political donations and gifts. A failure to meet your obligations is an offence the penalty for which can include significant fines and/or imprisonment. A Guideline providing detailed information on the disclosure obligations is available at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/political-donations or from Council. Council strongly urges you to read the Guideline and satisfy yourself that you are complying with your disclosure obligations prior to lodging a submission. All Political Donations and Gifts Disclosure Statements will be public documents and all information contained in them will be available to the public and government agencies.

Enquiries:   Randall Evans - 026626 7037

Submissions close: Wednesday 28 October 2009 4.00pm

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.