Premium Content A unique meditation hall has been proposed for a Byron Shire tourist facility. A development application seeking approval for alterations and additions to Pocket s Rainforest Retreat was lodged with Byron Shire Council on December 23. The proposal is now on public exhibition, until January 25. The DA proposes about $419,000 worth of works including the construction of a circular meditation hall with a copper-coloured dome roof. The application also seeks approval to relocate an existing, approved cabin on the property, at 15 Middle Pocket Rd, Middle Pocket. A unique meditation hall has been proposed for Pocket s Rainforest Retreat in the Byron Shire.
The aim is to deliver a "retreat style experience" and continue the property's theme of "positive human wellbeing and connection to the natural environment"
An application to create a small number of camping sites in Ewingsdale has been lodged with Byron Shire Council. The DA, seeking permission to create five primitive camping sites and associated amenities at 81 Myocum Rd, was lodged with the council on December 11 last year. There are existing dwellings, a farm stay and art studio already on the property. An existing cabana is proposed to be used for the amenities. According to documents lodged with the DA, there would be an onsite manager to oversee the camping ground, if approved. $30,000 worth of works are proposed in the application. The proposal is on public exhibition until January 24.