DRAFT Clunes Master Plan

Clunes Master Plan – Project Update  

The Clunes Master Plan has now been adopted by Council 

At the February 2026 Council Meeting, Councillors formally adopted the Clunes Master Plan. The final plan and all supporting documents are available on Council’s website for the community to view. Council staff will now begin working through the Implementation Plan, which sets out the actions that will help inform future projects and priorities for Clunes.

Community Consultation 

Phase 3 of community consultation on the draft Clunes Master Plan has now concluded. The data captured has been summarised in the Phase 3 Preliminary Summary Data and has informed changes to the revised draft Master Plan. The revised draft Clunes Master Plan is available here for residents to view.

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.

 A public Councillor briefing was held on Thursday 18 December to provide an overview of the feedback received during Phase 3 of community consultation and an explanation of the changes made. A recording of this briefing is available on the Council website.

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 Clunes' future. 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 village's unique character while addressing key issues, including infrastructure, housing, traffic, and sustainability.

We partnered 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 the protection of what makes 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 sought additional feedback on more details 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 in February 2026.

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 share 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.