Consultation on the Local Plan

Further to the hearings in April, NNDC has announced a final consultation on modifications to the Local Plan.

Langham has now been proposed as a ‘Small Growth Village’:

(Click to enlarge. Please note that proposed changes to the Plan are shown in green.)

The proposed overall growth target in Small Growth Villages is 9%:

The potential proposed growth in Langham is for 15 dwellings:

Whereas new settlement was likelier to receive planning permission if it ‘abutted’ existing settlement, the proposed change in wording is ‘adjacent’ to existing settlement.

NNDC’s email to consultees is reproduced below: as you can see, the final date for representations is 17 September.

From: Planning Policy <Planning.Policy@north-norfolk.gov.uk>
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2025 at 11:09
Subject: Consultation on Main Modifications to the North Norfolk Local Plan (20)

Dear Consultee,

Consultation on Main Modifications to the North Norfolk Local Plan

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 & The Town & Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended)

As part of the ongoing North Norfolk Local Plan Examination, the Council is inviting representations on the Main Modifications and Policy Map Changes that the Inspector considers will be required to make the North Norfolk Local Plan sound.

Subject Matter: North Norfolk Local Plan Examination: Proposed Main Modifications and Policies Map Changes.

Consultation Period: midday Wednesday 6 August to 11:59pm Wednesday 17 September 2025. Only representations received within the advertised response period will be considered by the Inspector.

Area Covered: The administrative area of the district of North Norfolk, except for those parts of the district in the designated Broads Authority Area.

Availability of Documents: The main consultation documents, and all supporting documents, will be available at www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/localplanconsultation from midday Wednesday 6 August. Paper copies will be available to view during the consultation period at NNDC Main Offices, Holt Road, Cromer, and Fakenham Connect, Oak Street, Fakenham during normal office opening hours, and, at public libraries in the district. Please check if the venue is open before making your journey, or if an appointment is required.

Submitting Comments: Representations should be submitted using the online Consultation Portal at https://consult.north-norfolk.gov.uk

A Guidance Note is available to assist those making representations. If you have any difficultly in submitting your representation by the above method, please contact us so that we can discuss how best to assist you.

What happens to the Representations: All duly made representations will be provided to the appointed Planning Inspector for consideration as part of the ongoing examination.

For further information or assistance please contact the Planning Policy Team:

    • planningpolicy@north-norfolk.gov.uk
    • 01263 513811
    • Planning Policy, NNDC, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN

www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/localplanexamination

Yours faithfully,

Iain Withington

Acting Planning Policy Manager