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 in May 2026 (TBC) 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

January 2026

• Agents Forum 27-01-2026 (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
• Topics: Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality, Local Plan, Local Government Reorganisation, Tilted Balance, Housing Need

September 2025 

• Agents Forum 16-09-2025 (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
• LGR stakeholder engagement (PDF, 691 KB)(opens new window)
• Topics: Local Plan Updates, Building Regulations Updates, Planning Validation, Local Government Reorganisation

April 2025 

• Agents Forum 30-04-2025 (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
• Topics: National Planning Changes, Five Year Housing Land Supply, Affordable Housing Needs, Custom and Self Build Applications, Planning Fees