Monitoring and evidence
Housing and economic evidence
Local Housing Needs Assessment (2022)
This study provides evidence and data on housing needs in the borough and the Broads Authority:
Gypsy, Traveller and Residential Caravans Accommodation Assessment (2022)
This study provides evidence and data on the needs, across the borough and the broads authority, for gypsy, traveller and travelling showpeople accommodation as well as residential caravans and houseboats:
Norfolk study of specialist housing for older people
This study provides evidence of demand for specialist retirement and accessible housing for older people and related planning and viability issues:
Employment Land Needs Assessment (2022)
This document identifies the need and demand for employment land and assesses existing and prospective safeguarded employment areas:
Housing Economic Land Availability Assessment Report (2020)
This document identifies land available for housing and economic development; it includes an assessment of the potential suitability of that land as was used to inform the Local Plan Part 2:
Beacon Park Extension Masterplan Report (2018)
This document aims to show how the extension to Beacon Park could be developed and identifies anticipated development zones and layout opportunities; it informs Policy GN5 of the Local Plan Part 2 and can be used to help support planning applications:
Retail Study (2011)
This study provides a comprehensive overview of the health and prospects for retail in the borough:
Retail Capacity Study (2020)
This study supplements the Retail Study of 2011 and provides an update to the retail demand forecasts and capacity data:
Town Centre Masterplan (2017)
The Town Centre Masterplan sets out the Council's ambition for the regeneration of the town centre up until 2027: