Core Strategy

The key document in the Local Plan. This document provides a detailed framework for the control of development and use of land that guides most day-to-day planning decisions in North Norfolk.

Briefly, the adopted Core Strategy determines that:

• the majority of new commercial and residential development will be directed to the "Principal Settlements" of Cromer, Fakenham, Holt and North Walsham;
• there will be more limited development opportunities in the "Secondary Settlements" of Hoveton, Sheringham, Stalham and Wells-next-the-Sea;
• a small amount of new development will be focussed on a number of designated "Service Villages" and "Coastal Service Villages" in order to support rural sustainability;
• in the rest of the District, known as the "Countryside Area", development will be restricted to particular types of development such as that to support the rural economy, meet affordable housing needs and to provide renewable energy.

It also contains a series of development control policies that are used to determine planning decisions. These cover specific topics such as affordable housing, housing density, tourism, flood risk, coastal erosion, redundant defence establishments and protecting the natural and built environment.

Supporting information

• Complete list of policies contained within the core strategy.

• Appropriate Assessment
• Consultation Statement
• Sustainability Appraisal

View the Core Strategy