Clunes Master Plan open for final community feedback
Published on 18 August 2025
Lismore City Council is inviting the Clunes community to have their say on the draft Clunes Master Plan, now available for public comment until Monday, 15 September 2025.
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.
Presented to Council on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 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.
Residents can get involved by:
- Providing feedback online via the Your Say page.
- Attending an in-person drop-in session at Clunes Coronation Hall:
- Thursday, 4 September, 3-6pm
- Saturday, 6 September, 9am-12pm
Visiting the Village Park any Wednesday during the consultation period, 8am to 10am, to speak with a Council planner.
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.
Background
The Clunes Master Plan has been shaped through three phases of community engagement, with earlier stages focused on identifying what residents value most about Clunes and building the draft vision. The final Plan will provide a guiding framework for future development, infrastructure and land use that reflects the community’s priorities.
For more information and to have your say on the draft Clunes Master Plan, visit yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au