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Core Strategy (incorporating Development Control policies)

The Core Strategy looks at key issues such as what housing and other land uses should be planned for, the role of settlements, how we can protect the environment and reduce the impacts of climate change.

Preferred Options Stage (Reg 26)

Prefered Options Consultation 25 September to 6 November 2006

The main stage of the options consultation was the development of the 'Preferred Options' report. This document sets out the Councils preferred approach on a number of areas such as the Development Strategy (i.e. where new development should go), and issues relating to housing, environment, tourism, economy, transport etc.

We produced two documents which contain the Council's 'Preferred Options' - these are the Council's suggestions for the future development and protection of North Norfolk.

The two documents are;

  • The Core Strategy
    This document sets out the district-wide policies for North Norfolk that will inform future planning decisions. Key parts of the Core Strategy include a Development Strategy which states where new housing and other development should be focussed, plus a range of policies showing the Councils preferred approach to tourism, flood risk, coastal erosion, climate change, redundant defence establishments and protecting the natural and built environment.
  • The Site Specific Proposals
    This document identifies which sites should be developed in order to achieve the aims of the Core Strategy. It includes proposals for new housing, employment, retail and other development, together with other uses of land such as parks and open space.

The Core Strategy and the Site Specific Proposals are subject to 'Sustainability Appraisals'. The purpose of these documents is to examine the economic, social and environmental impacts of the proposed policies so we can ensure that all policies will help to achieve sustainable development. The Sustainability Appraisals were also available for commenting on and can be viewed or downloaded below, along with other supporting information.

Viewing the Documents

The consultation documents are available to view as a web page where you can also view comments made on-line. Alternatively they are available to download from this site or collect in paper copy or as a CD-ROM.

During the consultation period, paper copies and CD-ROMs could be;

  • picked up from the North Norfolk District Council Offices at Cromer, North Walsham and Fakenham;
  • viewed at your local North Norfolk Library;
  • picked up from one of a series of exhibitions that will be held during the consultation period (see timetable link below);
  • posted to you (there is a £10 charge for postage and packing for paper copies, please make cheques payable to North Norfolk District Council), CD-ROMs are posted free of charge.

To download the consultation documents now right-click on the document you wish to download, choose 'save target as' and select a destination to save your file to:

Please read our Questions and Answers page for solutions on general queries that you may have. If you require additional information or have any other query then please telephone the Planning Policy Section on 01263 516318 or e-mail us at: planningpolicy@north-norfolk.gov.uk

Please see below for details of the proposals matters and a statement of where the documents were available for inspection.

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ON-LINE CONSULTATION LINK - Click here to view the consultation documents and the comments received between 25.09.06 and 06.11.06. CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING!

  • Only comments received between midday on Monday 25 September and midday on Monday 6 November could be accepted for consideration.

  • Only comments accompanied by your name and contact address could be accepted.

  • Comments that contain offensive material were rejected.

  • The preparation of documents for the Local Development Framework is a public process and your representations (comments) cannot be treated as confidential. By submitting a comment you are agreeing that your details (including name and address) will be held on the Planning Policy database and that your name along with your comments will be made available for public viewing.

GETTING IN TOUCH

Address: Planning Policy, North Norfolk District Council, Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer, NR 27 9EN

Telephone: 01263 516318 or 01263 516321

E-mail: planningpolicy@north-norfolk.gov.uk

Fax: 01263 516309