CHANGES TO FACILITATE AGRITOURISM

• Delegate authority to the General Manager to award a sole source contract to GHD Pty Ltd.

• Accept the tender from Convic Pty Ltd for Lismore Urban Sports Precinct (Skatepark) Design & Construction.

At the February council meeting, Council agreed to support changes to the Lismore Local Environmental Plan (LEP) that aim to facilitate agritourism.

• Accept the Tender from Civil Contractors (Aust) No. 1 trading as Winslow, for Airport Run Up Bay and Plane Parking Area.

The proposed changes aim to increase flexibility for tourism activities in rural areas, while also making sure that current agricultural uses and the overall environment are not negatively impacted.

The proposed changes aim to increase the number of bedrooms allowed for farm stay accommodation, allow rural tourism development from a classified road with consent, address amenity concerns, ensure the small scale of farm experience premises, and eliminate inconsistencies between the LEP and State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes).

The planning proposal only affects land where farm stay accommodation is permissible with consent and land zoned RU1.