A blueprint for Breckland’s future

We’re in the process of updating our Local Plan, which is used to determine where and how Breckland will grow and develop over the next 25 years and beyond. It will set out spaces for new houses to help meet demand for our growing communities (though housing numbers are decided by a national government formula) and enable people who grew up here to buy a home within the district.

It will also set aside space for employment growth, bringing new and higher-paid jobs to the area, putting more money in local family’s pockets. And there will be space allocated for new and existing community green space, for leisure and people’s wellbeing. We’ve written to the Secretary of State to outline how we intend to update our existing plans. This work is a legal requirement for all Councils, ensuring plans are regularly updated and current.

The overarching Local Plan for the district will consider the plans we’ve drawn up for each of our towns through our Future Breckland work (see page 13). However, we also expect to launch a new public consultation in early 2023 to give you a chance to share your views on major issues surrounding the district and the possible approach that can be taken to address them through our new Local Plan.

We want to hear your views on a wide range of subjects as we take the district forward, including infrastructure and housing types, climate impact and the natural environment, the local economy and more. Watch out in local press, social media and our website for future consultations. You can access the latest information and sign up for alerts at brecklandlocalplan.commonplace.is