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.
See our service arrangements for customers during this time.
Supplementary planning documents (SPDs) in progress
We are currently writing new SPDs which give more detail on GNLP policy 2 (Sustainable Communities), policy 3 (Environmental Protection and Enhancement) and policy 5 (Homes).
GNLP Policy 2 Sustainable Communities Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
GNLP Policy 2 requires applicants of major developments to submit statements on sustainability, master-planning, timescales for delivery and health impact assessments. The SPD will provide guidance on how to write these statements and covers the ten key issues within policy 2: access to services, new technologies, green infrastructure, densities, design, inclusive and safe communities, environmental protection, flood risk, water efficiency, and energy consumption.
The consultation will run from Monday 10 November 2025 and end at 5pm on Friday 19 December 2025. View the draft SPD consultation.
Implementation of the Greater Norwich Green Infrastructure Strategy Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
This SPD aims to support the delivery of high-quality, multifunctional green infrastructure. It provides guidance for developers, planners and communities on how to use the Greater Norwich Green Infrastructure Strategy to implement GNLP policies 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7.
The consultation will run from Monday 10 November 2025 and end at 5pm on Friday 19 December 2025. View the draft SPD consultation.
Affordable Housing SPD
This SPD on Affordable Housing will support Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP) Policy 5: Homes. The main purpose of the SPD is to provide guidance on how the off-site affordable housing contribution will be calculated. It will also signpost to relevant policy, guidance and evidence.
Public consultation on the draft SPD will start in early 2026.
