Environmental Sustainability

Find out how the council's Conservation, Design and Landscape team can advise on biodiversity and woodland management issues, and how they impact on development.

Information on what the council is doing to reduce its impact on the environment.

North Norfolk has 81 conservation areas, more than 2200 listed buildings and 100 Scheduled Ancient Monuments. Get architectural design guidance here, so your building will fit into this unique and rich built environment.

Information on the Environment Awards held annually by North Norfolk District Council, including past winners, and how to submit an entry for this year's award.

The rangers at Holt Country Park can provide an Environmental Teaching Service.

North Norfolk District Council’s annual Green Build event brings contractors, suppliers and experts in the field of sustainable construction and green living together to showcase the latest products, technologies and techniques.

This page contains information on ways to reduce energy use and save on energy bills, ranging from simple changes in behaviour to home improvements such as installing new boilers and insulation.

Information on growing food, purchasing food locally and gardening.

This page contains information on greener travel, including how to reduce your carbon footprint and save money by using more sustainable means of transport.

This page includes information on saving on water bills by cutting down water use, installing water meters, and changing behaviour, as well as information on reducing resource use.

Sustainable communities