In 1990 a new LEP (Local Environment Plan) was approved in Byron Shire that limited commercial buildings to three storeys with a height limit of 11.5 metres. At the time this was said to be set in stone. With State approval needed to go beyond the limit, to protect Byron Shire from Gold Coast style development etc.
Fast forward to 2021 and the LEP still stands and Council has approved way beyond these height limits with swimming pools on roofs etc.
How did this happen?
To the newly elected Council, ‘Wake up!’. Let’s not abandon what we all came here to enjoy.
I’m afraid that horse has left the building.
Someone thinks making money is more enjoyable.
Very good letter and comments.
We need to keep up against that dreadful pressure.
Byron is so special because of its success in staying human scale.
That’s why all the Gold Coasters drive down so often