Looking After the Broads

News

Iconic Broads mill back in action

An iconic landmark of the Norfolk Broads will be back in working action on Sunday 11 May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, for the first time in over 70 years, to celebrate National Mills Weekend.

Canoe trails on the Trinity Broads

Guided canoe trails are to be run on the secluded Trinity Broads, near Great Yarmouth, this season.

Broads Authority dredging takeover pays off

The Broads Authority has achieved more dredging for the same money in the first five months of taking over the Broads dredging service from its long-term contractor May Gurney.


Focus On

Focus On Private Bill Planning Applications - From 28 March 2008 the Authority is using only the Standard National Planning Application Form (1APP) for the submission of planning applications. 1APP has been developed by the Government and will be compulsory for all Local Planning Authorities from 6 April 2008. The forms are designed to be completed online or printed out to complete by hand. The Planning pages provide links to the Planning Portal for electronic submissions and electronic forms.

Broads Authority Bill - Latest information on the Private Bill, the primary aim of which is to improve safety on the waterways.

Local Development Framework - Latest information on the Development Control Policies DPD, SPD on Flood Risk and other LDF news. 

Having your say - Information about current and recent consultations carried out by the Authority may be viewed on our Consultations page.


The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is Britain's largest protected wetland and third largest inland waterway, with the status of a national park. It's also home to some of the rarest plants and animals in the UK. The Broads Authority was set up in 1989, with responsibility for conservation, planning, recreation and waterways.

Broads Authority
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Norfolk, NR3 1BQ, UK

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