Christmas and New Year closure information
Our council offices and phone lines will close at 4pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026.
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The Local Plan for Norwich
Find out about our strategy for growth across Norwich and the policies that guide our planning decisions.
Local plan for Norwich
The Local Plan is a guide for how Norwich will grow and change in the future. It helps decide where new homes, jobs, and services should go, and how to protect the environment.
Key documents
Great Norwich Local Plan (GNLP)
- sets out the big picture for growth in Norwich and nearby areas
- includes policies and maps showing where new development can happen
Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP)
Development Management Policies Plan
- contains detailed policies used to decide on planning applications
Development Management Policies Plan
Interactive maps
- GNLP Interactive Map – Coming soon!
- Development Management Policies Map – Lets you explore planning policies on a map
You can download the full plans and maps for both the GNLP and the Development Management Policies Plan
Extra guidance
We also provide more detailed advice on specific topics, such as:
- protecting heritage and trees
- affordable housing
- biodiversity and green spaces
- student accommodation
Supplementary planning documents (SPDs) and other guidance
Other important information
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
- national policies from the government that help guide local plan making and planning decisions
- helps ensure development is sustainable and well-planned
- Planning practice guidance details how NPPF policies should be applied
Minerals and Waste Policies
These are managed by Norfolk County Council, these are not part of Norwich’s Local Plan but are still important when making planning decisions.
