It’s always satisfying to know that your thoughts and ideas are being listened to, and Lismore City Council is inviting the Clunes community to have their say on the draft Clunes Master Plan.
The Plan has been developed following extensive technical investigations and valuable input from the Clunes Master Plan Community Reference Group and local residents.
Initiated in September 2024, the project aims to shape a shared long-term vision for Clunes that preserves the village’s character while planning for sustainable growth.
A proposed vision, priorities and actions
Presented to Council on Tuesday, August 12, the draft plan outlines a proposed vision, and priorities and actions for Clunes’ future.
Council is now seeking community feedback to help refine the document before it is finalised for adoption later this year.
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg said it was important to get residents feedback so that Council can ensure that the village’s character is not only maintained but enhanced. ‘There is no doubt about the beauty of Clunes so as more people want to live there, it’s crucial that we protect is rural character,’ he said.
Lismore’s Acting Head of Planning and Environment, Jamie van Iersel, said this is the community’s chance to help shape a clear plan for Clunes’ future. ‘We want to hear from residents about what they value and want preserved, and also what is missing or could be improved over the next 30 years,’ she said.
‘This is our chance to plan for growth that keeps Clunes’ character, plans for infrastructure delivery, and meets the needs of future residents.
‘The drop-in sessions will feature Council’s Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Water and Sewer teams and a civil engineer, with the draft Plan, survey and interactive map all available on the day. Everyone is welcome, including children.
How to have your say
Residents can get involved by: providing feedback online via the Your Say page; attending an in-person drop-in session at Clunes Coronation Hall on Thursday, September 4, 3-6pm and Saturday, September 6, 9am-12pm; by visiting the Village Park any Wednesday during the consultation period, 8am to 10am, to speak with a council planner.
Council says all feedback will be considered before the draft Clunes Master Plan is finalised.
Council is not reviewing any rezoning applications while this work is underway.
The chance to have your say closes and leave comment closes on Monday, September 15.
For more information and to have your say on the draft Clunes Master Plan, visit yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au.
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