Norfolk Planning Consultants

Planning in Norfolk has changed. It’s no longer just about design and policy. With the introduction of Nutrient Neutrality rules, GIRAMS payments, and a new Local Plan, securing planning permission in Norfolk requires a strategic approach.

At Cedar Planning, we are locally based planning consultants. We don't just work in Norfolk; we understand the unique constraints of the county’s landscape. Whether you are navigating the Broads Authority, looking to build in the North Norfolk AONB, or promoting land in the Greater Norwich Growth Triangle, we provide the honest, technical advice you need to unlock your site's potential.

Our Norfolk Planning Services

We tailor our services to the specific Local Planning Authority (LPA) your site sits within.

1. Feasibility & Site Appraisals Before you spend money on architects, you need to know the constraints. We check:

• Nutrient Neutrality: Is your site in the catchment of the River Wensum or the Broads? We advise on mitigation credits.

• GIRAMS Zones: Calculating the necessary tariff for residential sites near protected habitats.

• Policy Review: Assessing your site against the specific Council’s Local Plan (e.g., the GNLP or Breckland Local Plan).

• View more information here.

2. Planning Applications We manage the entire submission process, coordinating with specialist consultants (ecology, highways, drainage) to ensure your application is "valid" upon submission.

• Residential New Builds & Infill Plots

• Barn Conversions (Class Q)

• Commercial & Industrial Expansion

• Heritage Statements for Listed Buildings

3. Strategic Land Promotion We represent landowners in the "Call for Sites" process, helping to get land allocated for housing in the South Norfolk, Broadland, and Breckland Local Plans.

4. Planning Appeals If your application has been refused by a Norfolk council, we can fight the decision. We specialise in overturning refusals based on "character," "landscape impact," and technical objections. See our full Planning Appeal service here.

Why Choose Cedar Planning?

• Local Base: We are local to the area, not a remote agency. We can be on-site quickly.

• Nutrient Neutrality Experts: We understand the mitigation credits system holding up development in Norfolk.

• Honest Advice: We won't take on your project if we don't believe it has a realistic chance of success.

• Clear, Responsive Support - Honest and professional advice - always.

Areas We Cover

We are perfectly positioned to serve the entire county:

• South Norfolk: Diss, Harleston, Long Stratton, Wymondham, Loddon.

• Broadland: Aylsham, Reepham, Coltishall.

• Breckland: Thetford, Dereham, Swaffham, Attleborough.

• North Norfolk: Holt, Cromer, Sheringham, Fakenham.

• West Norfolk: King's Lynn and Downham Market.

Get a Free Quote

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Or alternatively, send us an email at info@cedarplanning.co.uk with the relevant information.