Consultations
We value your views and carry out public consultation as part of our planning and decision making process.
On this page you can see information about our current and recent consultations.
If you wish receive updates on the Broads Plan and Local Plan please contact us to be added to our consultation database.
Current consultations
Public consultation - Draft Coastal Adaptation Supplementary Planning Document
Covering the coast from Holkham in Norfolk to Felixstowe in Suffolk
Views are being sought on the draft Coastal Adaptation Supplementary Planning Document. The document contains guidance relating to the suitability of development in coastal locations, relocation of development away from coastal locations, and enabling development. This document has been prepared by a partnership of East Suffolk Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, North Norfolk District Council, the Broads Authority, and the Coastal Partnership East Team to support the implementation of Local Plan polices related to the coast.
To find out more, view the consultation document, supporting documents and submit your comments please visit www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/planning-policy-consultations
Consultation ends 5pm Wednesday 8 March 2023
Mutford Lock Harbour Revision Order
On 3 August 2018, Associated British Ports (ABP) made a formal application to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) under section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964 for The Port of Lowestoft (Transfer of Mutford Lock) Harbour Revision Order 2021 (“the Order”).
The Order authorises the transfer of Mutford Lock, adjoining land held with Mutford Lock, and statutory powers or duties relating to Mutford Lock from ABP to the Broads Authority. Full details can be viewed in the Order and the rationale behind the powers can be viewed in the accompanying statement in support.
The Order is concurrent with The Broads Authority (Transfer of Mutford Lock) Harbour Revision Order 2021.
The MMO approved the making of the Order on 14 January 2021, details of the decision-making process can be viewed in The Port of Lowestoft (Transfer of Mutford Lock) Harbour Revision Order 2021 decision letter. The Order will be laid before parliament on 21 January 2021 and will come into force on 19 February 2021.
Documents in connection with the above order are available to view or download below:
- Decision document DC10069 (PDF)
- Decision document DC10143
- Making of Order Notice - ABP (PDF)
- Making of Order Notice - Broads Authority (PDF)
- Broads Authority Transfer of Mutford Lock Harbour Revision Order 2021 (PDF)
- Broads Authority Transfer of Mutford Lock Harbour Revision Order Plan 2021 (PDF)
- The Port of Lowestoft Transfer of Mutford Lock Harbour Revision Order 2021 (PDF)
- The Port of Lowestoft Transfer of Mutford Lock Harbour Revision Order Plan 2021 (PDF)
If you require any of the documents in an alternative or accessible format please contact us.
Recent consultations
Local Plan Issues and Options
This was the first stage of the review of the adopted Local Plan.
This version does not include policies, but asked for thoughts on some topic areas and potential options.
The documents that were out for consultation can be found here:
- Issues and Options Local Plan (HTML version)
- Issues and Options Local Plan (PDF version)
- Sustainability Appraisal (SA) (PDF)
- SA Literature Review (PDF)
- SA Baseline (PDF)
- Habitats Regulation Assessment (PDF)
This consultation ran from 3 October to 4pm on 9 December 2022.
Design Guide
We have produced a draft Design Guide.
The Design Guide will help anyone submitting planning applications for new development so they have a clearer idea at an early stage what is likely to be acceptable in the Broads.
It should help to ensure that it relates well to its surroundings and enhances the Broads with development that is sustainable, increases biodiversity, improves accessibility and contributes to the local area.
The documents that were out for consultation can be found here:
This consultation ran from 3 October to 4pm on 9 December 2022.