Work on Council’s new Developer Contributions Plan has started, and workshops will be held around the Byron Shire to tell people more about the plan and canvas their opinions.

Christopher Soulsby, Council’s Manager Assets and Major Projects, said the Developer Contributions Plan is a complex and important document that underpins the provision of some community facilities, services and infrastructure over the next 15 years in line with Byron Shire’s population growth.

Council’s Developer Contributions Plan was developed in 2012 and last refreshed in 2017, and there have been major changes in the Shire since that time. 

“The Developer Contributions Plan outlines the fees paid by developers through their development applications and identifies the projects that these funds can support,” Mr Soulsby said.

“It also details projects like future parks, shared paths, roads and hall upgrades that have been identified by Council via its masterplans, place plans and other strategic documents,

“Because this plan is complex, we are holding a series of community workshops to allow staff and consultants to answer questions. This will help us understand how the community’s priorities correlate to what we have identified,” he said.

Workshops will be held from 18 to 20 February 2026 at various venues across Byron Shire. 

“The workshops are for everyone, from developers to community members, and it is important that people attend to provide feedback to the 15-year plan,” Mr Soulsby said.

The community can also view an online map of proposed projects and provide their feedback using the online survey. 

Consultants will consider the information taken from the community workshops and online engagement when writing the new Draft Developer Contributions Plan. 

Information about the new Developer Contributions Plan, workshops and more opportunities to get involved is on Council’s Your Say Byron Shire website Have your say on the Developer Contributions Plan.