Housing development to go ahead at former Mullumbimby Hospital site

By Sarah Waters

The transformation of the former Mullumbimby Hospital site into a vibrant mix of diverse and affordable housing, public spaces and community facilities could take place by next year.

Byron Shire Council staff have submitted a planning proposal to change the zoning of the site to allow for its redevelopment.

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The finalisation of the planning proposal will involve amending the Local Environmental Plan and approval from the NSW Government.

Earlier this year, councillors supported a change to the zone and the height of buildings on the site to 11.5m to increase the potential yield for affordable and diverse housing.

The former Mullumbimby Hospital is rare flood-free land in Mullum. It has potential to deliver houses, community facilities and services.

Council will run an enquiry by design workshop with community representatives later this year to develop and test concept plan options for the site based on the new Local Environmental Plan controls.

The information will inform a development control plan that will set out the preferred expectations for the site.

Council’s director of sustainable environment and economy Shannon Burt said, “it is our intention to make sure that what is eventually built on that site meets the future needs of the community and fosters and supports all that makes Mullumbimby such a vibrant and colourful town,” Ms Burt said.

Further information can be found at: www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-projects/Ongoing-projects/Mullumbimby-Hospital-redevelopment

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