Agents Forum

The Agents Forum is an in-person event hosted by the Council. It is designed to keep planning agents and housing developers informed and engaged with key updates affecting the planning and development sector in Breckland. The forum offers an opportunity to hear updates directly from Breckland Council on topics which include:

Planning policy and the Local Plan
Planning reform
Development Management matters and processes
Local housing needs
Building Regulations
Information from statutory consultees

There is also an open Q&A session with Breckland officers and an opportunity to network with industry peers in person.

Next Agents Forum

The next forum is planned to be held on Tuesday 27 January 2026, 9.30 am - 11 am at Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, NR19 1EE.

To receive notifications about upcoming forums, confirm your attendance, or suggest future topics, please email: planning@breckland.gov.uk

Accessibility

Please contact us to make us aware of any accessibility requirements to help us to ensure you are able to attend the Agents Forum.

Previous Meetings and Documents

September 2025

Presentation Slides (PDF)
Topics: Local Plan Updates, Building Regulations Updates, Planning Validation, Local Government Reorganisation

April 2025

Presentation Slides (PDF)
Topics: National Planning Changes, Five Year Housing Land Supply, Affordable Housing Needs, Custom and Self Build Applications, Planning Fees