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Home builders in Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers
Minimum lot sizes across these 10 suburbs run from 450 m² to 1000 m². That figure decides whether a second dwelling or a subdivision is even a question on your block.
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Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstonville | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Ballina | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Bangalow | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Bexhill | R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Byron Bay | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Dunoon | RU1 Primary Production | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Kyogle | R1 General, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | 15m | Mapped | 2 |
| Lennox Head | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Ocean Shores | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Wardell | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 81 in Kyogle down to 6 in Bexhill.
- 3 overlay families are mapped across the region; Ballina carries the most at 2.
- The 10 mapped suburbs cover 239 km² between them — Wardell is the largest at 32 km² and Ocean Shores the smallest at 13 km².
What is mapped across Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers
Mapped in all 10: Heritage — Item - General.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Bangalow, Byron Bay and Kyogle |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Ballina and Bexhill |
Which Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Wardell is the largest at 32.4 km², Ocean Shores the most compact at 12.8 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Wardell, with 1 overlay families mapped against 2 in Ballina.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Hardest in Kyogle at 81 records, easiest in Bexhill at 6.
- Biggest minimum lot size
Kyogle at 1000-1999 m² minimum, against 600-624 m² minimum in Byron Bay.
Questions about building in Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers
Which council approves building work in Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers?
4: Alstonville, Ballina, Lennox Head and Wardell with Ballina Shire Council; Bangalow, Byron Bay and Ocean Shores with Byron Shire Council; Bexhill and Dunoon with Lismore City Council; Kyogle with Kyogle Council.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers?
Yes, in all 10 mapped Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers suburbs: Alstonville, Ballina, Bangalow, Bexhill, Byron Bay, Dunoon, Kyogle, Lennox Head, Ocean Shores and Wardell.
Which Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers suburb has the most planning constraints?
Ballina: 2 overlay families against 1 in Wardell.
What planning zones apply across Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers?
5: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential, R5 Large Lot Residential and RU1 Primary Production. Widest range: Byron Bay, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Kyogle 81, Bangalow 47, Byron Bay 33, Alstonville 26, Ballina 24, Wardell 10, Dunoon 9, Lennox Head 7, Ocean Shores 7, Bexhill 6.
What is the minimum lot size across Ballina Byron & Northern Rivers?
Alstonville: 800-899 m² minimum; Ballina: 800-899 m² minimum; Bangalow: 600-624 m² minimum; Byron Bay: 600-624 m² minimum; Kyogle: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Lennox Head: 800-899 m² minimum; Wardell: 800-899 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Alstonville, Ballina, Lennox Head and Wardell with Ballina Shire Council (Ballina Local Environmental Plan 2012); Bangalow, Byron Bay and Ocean Shores with Byron Shire Council (Byron Local Environmental Plan 2014); Bexhill and Dunoon with Lismore City Council (Lismore Local Environmental Plan 2012); Kyogle with Kyogle Council (Kyogle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Read 2026-09-20.
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