Norfolk

A mixed Plan-making picture remains across Norfolk, as activity continues in earnest in Breckland who are tackling significantly increased housing targets with an ambitious target to have their new Plan in place by the end of 2026. 

Meanwhile, North Norfolk edge closer to Adoption, but will have to embark on an immediate review to accommodate the higher housing targets, and reviews are also on the horizon for Greater Norwich and King’s Lynn & West Norfolk – opportunities are therefore likely to emerge in the coming months.  However the prospect of Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution, and the need to prepare Spatial Development Strategies, raises significant uncertainty for these Authorities.

Five-Year Land Supply

Several of the Norfolk Authorities currently find themselves without a five year land supply; Breckland’s supply is estimated at around 3 years, with opportunities likely to remain until the new Local Plan is Adopted.  Elsewhere, North Norfolk are also below 5 years, but the window is here is more limited as upon Adoption of their new Local Plan a 5-year supply will be reinstated.  Greater Norwich are also unable to demonstrate a full 5-year supply, and this position is likely to worsen next year when increased buffers come in to effect.