Future use of vacant buyback land Lismore City Council, with support from the NSW Reconstruction Authority, will begin precinct planning in 2026 to explore future uses of flood buyback land, working with experts and the community to shape a resilient and sustainable future.
Local Environmental Plans and DCPs Review Lismore’s Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) and Development Control Plans (DCPs), which shape zoning, land use, infrastructure and sustainable growth. Use these planning tools to understand regulations and guide development decisions.
Planning proposals Explore Lismore’s planning proposal process, detailing how land-use changes are proposed, assessed and adopted. Learn about submission opportunities, assessment criteria and how proposals shape the city’s future growth and zoning.
Planning strategies Discover Lismore’s planning strategies guiding long-term growth, sustainability and land-use priorities. Learn about strategy development, implementation tools and how these plans shape the city’s future.
Developer contributions Learn how developer contributions support Lismore’s infrastructure and community facilities. Understand contribution requirements, contribution plans and how funds are allocated to benefit urban growth and public services.
Planning for Lismore's housing future Find out how Lismore City Council is shaping the future of housing through long-term planning, growth strategies and development policy. This strategy supports sustainable communities by guiding residential supply, affordability and infrastructure needs across the region.
Agritourism planning Learn how Lismore supports agritourism through updated planning controls that help rural landowners diversify and grow sustainable tourism activities like farm stays and farm gate sales.