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Development Management Policies Plan
The Development Management Policies Local Plan (DM policies plan) was adopted in November 2014. It includes detailed policies to help guide how land and buildings in Norwich can be used or changed.
These policies apply to the whole city, including:
- areas that are protected from building, like parks and river valleys
- areas set aside for specific purposes, like shopping or business
Important Note:
Because the government has made changes to housing standards, the information notes should be read together with the adopted Local Plan.
Downloads – DM Policies
You can download the Development Management Policies and related documents as PDF files.
Review of the Local Plan (Regulation 10A)
In accordance with Regulation 10A of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2017 and paragraph 34 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024, from 6 April 2018 local authorities must review their Local Plan within five years of the date of adoption to make sure it stays up to date and meets local needs.
If a council reviews the plan but decides not to make changes, they must explain why.
Norwich City Council reviewed the 2014 Development Management Policies Local Plan, following government guidance. The review was approved on 21 January 2025.
The review found that most of the policies still work well. However, it recommends doing a full update once there is more clarity on the new National Development Management Policies, which are part of upcoming national planning reforms.
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