Emerging Local Plan
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The new Local Plan will eventually replace the Core Strategy and the Local Plan Part 2. The new Local Plan is presented as a single document, rather than being separate Local Plans covering strategy, allocation and detailed policies. The plan includes a strategy for development, including identifying needs for housing and economic development over the period to 2041. The plan also identifies land for development and other site-specific policies, as well as detailed policies to help determine planning applications. A timetable for the preparation of Local Plan documents is set out in the Local development scheme.
In accordance with Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 representations were invited on the publication version of the Great Yarmouth Local Plan. The consultation opened on 6 December 2024 and closed on 31 January 2025.
All 'duly-made' representations will now be processed and submitted to the Secretary of State for independent Examination, expected to take place during 2025. This will involve the appointment of an independent Planning Inspector, who will examine the Local Plan in detail on issues of soundness, legal compliance and compliance with the duty to cooperate.
Representations were invited that focused on whether the plan is legally compliant and meets the tests of 'soundness' as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.
The pre-submission documents that were consulted upon can be viewed below:
- Great Yarmouth Local Plan Pre-Submission Document (PDF, 25 MB)(opens new window)
- Policies Map (Interactive Version) (opens new window)
- Pre-submission documents and Evidence base
- Statement of Representations Procedure (PDF, 175 KB)(opens new window)
Drop-in sessions were held on 9 January 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Town Hall, Hall Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2QF; on 13 January 2025 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at the Old School Village Centre, 2 Green Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8QH; and on 15 January 2025 from 4:30pm to 9:00pm at All Saints Parish Hall, Beach Road, Scratby, NR29 3AJ.
An online webinar event was held on 6 January 2025 where a presentation on the consultation was given, together with an opportunity to ask questions. The presentation slides together with answers to questions raised during the webinar can be viewed below:
- Local Plan Webinar Slides (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)
- Great Yarmouth Local Plan Webinar Questions and Answers (PDF, 205 KB)(opens new window)
The council also consulted on the Community Infrastructure Levy Draft Charging Schedule alongside the Pre-Submission Local Plan Consultation. Details can be viewed on the Community Infrastructure Levy webpage
If you have any further queries regarding the emerging Local Plan please contact us via email at localplan@great-yarmouth.gov.uk or by telephone on 01493 846270.