DRAFT Clunes Master Plan

Clunes Master Plan – Project Update

Revised Draft Clunes Master Plan published for community knowledge

The Draft Clunes Master Plan has now been revised in accordance with the feedback received during Phase 3 community consultation. The revised draft Clunes Master Plan is available here for residents to view.

A public Councillor briefing was held on Thursday 18 December to provide an overview of the feedback received during the recent community consultation (Phase 3: August–September) and an explanation of the changes made. A recording of this briefing is now available on the Council website for viewing.

What's next?

It is anticipated that the revised draft Master Plan will be reported to the February 2026 Council meeting for adoption.

Community Consultation

Phase 3 of community consultation on the draft Clunes Master Plan has now concluded. The data captured has been summarised within the Phase 3 Preliminary Summary Data and has informed that changes made to the revised draft Master Plan.

During the consultation period, community members raised several questions. These have been compiled into a Community Consultation FAQs. Council thanks everyone who took the time to participate and share their ideas.

The consultation period which ran from Monday, 18 August to Monday, 15 September 2025, provided the community with multiple opportunities to engage with the draft Clunes Master Plan and Council staff.

About the Project

In September 2024, Lismore City Council initiated the Clunes Master Plan project, collaborating with the community to shape a shared vision for the future of Clunes. As the village continues to grow, we want to make sure that any changes reflect the needs and shared community vision of the people who live here. The Clunes Master Plan will focus on preserving the unique character of the village while addressing important issues like infrastructure, housing, traffic, and sustainability.

We are partnering with urban design experts to ensure the Clunes community is at the heart of the decision-making process. Together, we’ll create a plan that balances growth with protecting the things that make Clunes unique.

The Master Plan has been developed based on:

an Analysis of Existing Site Conditions – a summary of which is accessible on the project page,

an early community engagement period that sought feedback from the community on what they love about Clunes and more. A summary of this consultation period is accessible on the project page as Phase 1 Community Engagement

a secondary community engagement period that sough additional feedback on more detail as well as further work on solidifying the vision for Clunes. A summary of this consultation period is accessible on the project page as Phase 2 Community Engagement

this third and final community engagement period. All feedback received will be considered as we work towards the formal adoption of the Clunes Master Plan by the end of the year.

What is a Master Plan?

A master plan is a document that creates a long-term plan and place-based vision for the future. It is not a detailed development application for future development. Rather it sets the parameters or the framework for how future development will be considered.

The outcomes of the master plan process will:

• identify a vision and a set of guiding principles for the long-term development of Clunes,
• identify challenges and opportunities,
• provide detailed mapping such as a structure plan to visually identify and locate any future works and preferred land uses,
• provide a detailed action plan that links to the strategic principles and identifies work that needs to be done to facilitate the delivery of the master plan, including resource requirements.

Stay Updated

We’ll be sharing regular updates in the Clunes Clues community newsletter, on the Lismore City Council Facebook page and on noticeboards around the village. Make sure to keep an eye out for ways to stay involved and help shape the future of Clunes.

For any further questions, please refer to our FAQs for more information about the project.