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

You can download the full plans and maps for both the GNLP and the Development Management Policies Plan

Local plan documents and maps

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.

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