The Echo (Australia)

2 days ago | echo.net.au | Michael Priestley

Finally, some common sense regarding unapproved dwellings in the Byron Shire.

1 week ago | echo.net.au | Hans Lovejoy

Residents around Chinbible Avenue near the Mullumbimby Showground are right to feel disappointed by Council. It’s reasonable to be anxious as your neighbour plans to double the density of your street, or block your solar access with their oversized housing development, for example. Developer Callum Sked now has approval to turn one large-lot Torrens title subdivision into seven, which paves the way for his large densely-packed proposal on flood-prone land.

1 week ago | echo.net.au | Paul Bibby

Byron Shire residents would once again be required to pay for parking permits under a proposal from Council staff being considered at this week’s Council meeting. Less than a year after the permit fees were abolished in an attempt to appease those impacted by the introduction of parking meters in Brunswick Heads, councillors will consider reintroducing them at this Thursday’s meeting.

1 week ago | echo.net.au | Hans Lovejoy

Further to last week’s story around The Saddle Road upgrades upsetting residents, The Echo asked Council staff for more details around the project. Those (The Saddle Road) roadworks were to facilitate traffic diversions for months of major Mullumbimby Road works, but are now on hold to allow more consultation. The Echo asked, ‘Have Council consulted with all residents affected by these upcoming roadworks prior to the last 14 days? How many residents are affected by these plans?

1 week ago | echo.net.au | Paul Bibby

A controversial development on flood-prone land near the Mullumbimby Showground is a step closer, after Byron Council and the developer reached a court settlement in relation to one of two development applications (DAs) for the site. Residents living near 30 Chinbible Avenue have fought for over a year against plans to subdivide the 12,340m2 lot into seven residential lots, which could then host up to 37 houses in total.