Major refresh of planning rules progresses

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Community invited to provide feedback on draft planning changes

Plans to update Tweed Shire Council’s Development Control Plan (DCP) are continuing, with changes set to be considered as early as February 2026 following public consultation. 

The plan sets out the guidelines for development and includes changes to minimum habitable floor levels for new projects on flood liable land. 

Tweed Shire Council Mayor Chris Cherry said the draft DCP was designed to be easier to use and more responsive to planning challenges. 

“I love that this update reflects the character of our towns and villages while also protecting the environment and planning for safer development in flood-prone areas,” Mayor Cherry said.   

Community feedback was initially open until 3 December but was likely to be extended until late January. 

Once public consultation closes, submissions will be reviewed and updates will be made to the DCP, which will then be presented to Council in February or March 2026. 

Visit yoursaytweed.com.au/DCP for more details.