BYRON BAY EVENTS

THE North Byron Parklands in Northern NSW has presented plans to the NSW Planning & Environment department to construct a permanent events facility on the site.

Classified as a state significant development application, the proposal includes a conference centre and associated accommodation.

The venue would have capacity for up to 180 delegates, while 120 would be able to bunk at the hotel.

Other proposals include the ability to host a maximum of 20 event days per year, including the capability to host three major outdoor cultural gatherings with 35,000 patrons.

The North Byron Parklands plays host to a number of major music festivals including Splendour in the Grass and the Falls Festival Byron.

The plans are up for public exhibition until 16 Feb.