Policy 5 of the Greater Norwich Local Plan encourages the provision of a full range of type, tenure and cost of housing to meet the varied housing needs of our community.
The policy sets a general requirement for on-site affordable housing provision of 33% on sites that show better viability based on local evidence, with a lower requirement of 28% in Norwich City Centre. The policy is clear that affordable housing should be provided on-site except where exceptional circumstances justify off-site provision.
This SPD builds on Policy 5 of the Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP). It explains how off-site affordable housing contributions will be calculated where justified. These contributions, known as commuted sums (payments made instead of providing affordable housing on-site), will be used by the council to deliver affordable housing schemes across the city.
The SPD also sets out key questions about affordable housing and signposts to relevant policy and guidance.
Norwich City Council wants to know what you think about this new planning document.
Draft document and supporting documents
- Draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (PDF, 380 KB)
- Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Report (PDF, 159 KB)
- Equality Impact Assessment (PDF, 204 KB)
You can also view the draft document at City Hall.
When to share your thoughts
The consultation will run from Monday 11 May 2026 and end at 10am on Monday 8 June 2026.
How to share your thoughts
You can share your views in these ways:
- Online: gettalking.norwich.gov.uk/affordablehousing
- Email: ldf@norwich.gov.uk
- By post: Planning Policy Team, Norwich City Council, St Peters Street, Norwich, NR2 1NH
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