Broadland
Villages, edge-of-settlement land, rural sites and strategic growth locations across the Broadland area.
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Closed 13 July 2026
Plan your next submissionThe reopened GNLP 2045 Call for Sites ran from 15 June to 13 July 2026 (the first window closed 23 March 2026). The scoping consultation runs until 28 September 2026, and sites can still be promoted through later plan stages. Status checked 25 September 2026. Council source
Greater Norwich Local Plan 2045
Greater Norwich Call for Sites 2026
Own land in Broadland, Norwich or South Norfolk? The Call for Sites is a rare opportunity to put land forward for future allocation through the emerging Greater Norwich Local Plan.
Call for Sites closed 13 July 2026. Sites can still be promoted at the next plan stage
Free initial review
Fixed-fee representation
Norfolk-based planning consultancy
Strategic planning inputFocused on allocation prospects
Local Plan representationClear, evidence-led submissions
Landowner friendlyPlain English advice
Clear next stepsFree review then fixed fee
What is happening?
Land is being invited for the next stage of Greater Norwich's growth.
The Call for Sites allows land to be considered as part of the evidence base for the new Greater Norwich Local Plan 2045.
The process is relevant to landowners, developers and agents with land that may be suitable for residential, employment, mixed-use, community, renewable energy or other forms of development.
Submitting land is not the same as obtaining planning permission. However, it can be an important first step in establishing whether a site should be assessed for future allocation or longer-term development potential.
- Sites need to be clearly identified and capable of being assessed.
- Planning constraints and access issues should be explained, not ignored.
- A stronger submission helps distinguish credible sites from speculative ones.
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Norwich City
Urban land, redevelopment opportunities, intensification sites and brownfield land within Norwich.
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South Norfolk
Village extensions, rural land, employment opportunities and strategic sites across South Norfolk.
Our approach
A premium, planning-led submission process.
Cedar Planning can help you decide whether the opportunity is worth pursuing, then prepare a clear and robust representation if the site has merit.
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Free initial appraisal
We review the site location, likely constraints, settlement position, access and broad planning context to advise whether a Call for Sites submission appears worthwhile.
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Submission strategy
We identify the key points to make, the site's planning story, likely weaknesses and what supporting information should be provided.
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Fixed-fee representation
Where instructed, we prepare and submit a professional representation designed to present the site clearly and credibly to the plan-making authority.
Who should consider submitting?
Not every site will be suitable — but the window to test it is limited.
This may be relevant if you own or control land with realistic development potential, particularly close to existing settlements, services, infrastructure or previously developed land.
Residential land
Fields, paddocks, infill land, edge-of-settlement opportunities and larger housing sites.
Brownfield or underused land
Former commercial yards, redundant buildings, urban sites and redevelopment opportunities.
Employment or mixed-use sites
Land that may be suitable for business, commercial, mixed-use or local employment development.
Longer-term opportunities
Sites that may not be ready for immediate planning permission but should be considered through the Local Plan.
Unsure whether your land is worth submitting?
Send the site location or a boundary screenshot and we will provide an initial view before you commit to a full representation.
Key dates
The submission window is short.
Leaving the review too late can result in a rushed submission or missed supporting information.
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15 June 2026
Call for Sites opens
The councils invite land to be put forward for assessment as part of the emerging Greater Norwich Local Plan 2045.
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13 July 2026
Call for Sites closed
The window has now closed. Land not submitted can still be promoted through representations at the next GNLP 2045 consultation stages.
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After submission
Site assessment and future plan stages
Submitted sites will form part of the plan-making evidence base and may be considered through later Local Plan consultation stages.
What we assess
A credible representation needs more than a red line plan.
The aim is to present the site's merits clearly while being realistic about constraints and deliverability.
Location and settlement relationship
How the site relates to existing settlements, services, facilities and local growth strategy.
Access and infrastructure
Whether access, highways, utilities and wider infrastructure issues are likely to affect deliverability.
Planning constraints
Landscape, heritage, flood risk, ecology, neighbouring uses and other factors that may affect suitability.
Development potential
The type and broad scale of development that may be realistic, proportionate and defensible.
Availability and ownership
Whether the land is available, controlled and capable of being delivered within the plan period.
Representation wording
Clear written planning arguments that explain why the site should be properly considered.
Common questions
Greater Norwich Call for Sites FAQs.
It is an opportunity for landowners, developers and agents to submit land for consideration as part of the emerging Greater Norwich Local Plan 2045. It does not grant planning permission, but it can be an important first step in the Local Plan allocation process.
No. A Call for Sites submission is not a guarantee of allocation. The councils will assess sites against planning, suitability, availability and deliverability considerations. A professional submission can help ensure the site is presented clearly.
Yes. Cedar Planning can provide an initial site appraisal and, where appropriate, a fixed-fee quote to prepare and submit a professional Call for Sites representation on your behalf.
The most useful information is the site address or nearest postcode, a plan or boundary screenshot, current land use, ownership position, and any known planning history, constraints or access details.
Start here
Ready to test whether your land has allocation potential?
Send Cedar Planning the site details through the contact page and we will provide an initial view on whether a Greater Norwich Call for Sites submission is likely to be worth pursuing.
Useful details to include
- Site address, postcode or a boundary screenshot.
- Current land use, access and ownership position.
- Any known constraints, planning history or future ambition.
Opens the Cedar Planning contact page.
Cedar Planning Ltd is an independent planning consultancy. A free appraisal is an initial high-level view and is not a guarantee of allocation or planning permission.
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