Learn more about the Draft Kingscliff Locality Plan

Kingscliff is growing

Kingscliff is home to 9,611 people living in 4,967 dwellings representing a 13% increase from 2011. Based on this population size Kingscliff is now defined as a town rather than as a village. Future development sites in and around Kingscliff have the potential to accommodate a further 4,000 residents housed in 2,000 new dwellings (houses and units) which would increase Kingscliff’s population to 14,000 people by 2036.

The key strategies proposed within the plans include:

Building height

Proposed lowering of building height across the locality including from 13.6 metres down to 11 metres along Marine Parade (Town Centre). The 13.6 metre height will be maintained across the balance of the town centre and business zones. It is proposed that building height in all medium density zones will be lowered from 13.6 metres to 12.2 metres.

Greenfield development

Providing master planning and design principles across all greenfield development sites to improve future subdivision outcomes. Environmental protection Protecting environmentally and ecologically important land through appropriate land use zoning. Employment and economic growth Supporting a new ‘business and knowledge precinct’ including a business park, industry and knowledge campus, additional light industrial areas and additional retail land uses.

Town centre improvements

Expand the town centre to the west along Turnock Street. Improve public domain by supporting footpath widening, additional pathway connections, potential town square and a multi-storey car park at the Kingscliff Shopping Village site. Relocate and expand the library and other community facilities into the town centre.

Housing

Improve housing affordability by facilitating a more diverse range of housing types to appeal to a broader demographic profile with a strong focus on subtropical subdivision and housing design. Open space Continue to build upon the network of open space areas including sports fields, parks, civic open space, bushland, coastal foreshore areas, cycle networks and walking paths.

Read more about the draft plans:

• Kingscliff Locality Plan Factsheet
• Kingscliff Context and Locality Wide Strategies
• Kingscliff Locality Precinct Plans
• Kingscliff Development Control Plan