The need for the GNLP 2045

The Greater Norwich authorities (Broadland District Council, Norwich City Council and South Norfolk Council, working with Norfolk County Council) are preparing a new Local Plan.

This process is prompted by national planning reform and the government’s new method for calculating housing need. In addition, the government has introduced a new plan-making system, which changes the way local plans are prepared. You can find more information on the new system here: Create or update a local plan using the new system - GOV.UK

In February this year, the Greater Norwich authorities opened an initial “Call for Sites”. Landowners, developers, and other interested parties were invited to submit sites that may be suitable for housing, employment or other uses.

We’re now giving you another opportunity to submit sites that may be suitable for future development by re-opening our call for sites. Sites for any type of development can be submitted, but we are particularly interested in submissions for:

• Gypsy and Traveller sites
• Brownfield sites with an emphasis on sites in Norwich City Centre

The Call for Sites is open from the 15th June – 13th July 2026.

The Greater Norwich authorities will then assess submissions to identify which sites may be suitable to allocate in the new Local Plan. The submission of a site does not guarantee it will be allocated. This will form the basis of a future public consultation.

Please see more information on Call for Sites page.