Regulation 18 Local Plan Consultation 2025

Your plan, your future, your say

Breckland moves towards public consultation on its new Local Plan 

Breckland Council's Cabinet has agreed to move forward with a major public consultation that will give local people the chance to help shape how the district grows and develops over the next 20 years. 

Launching on 31 October, the consultation on the Council's new Local Plan will invite everyone who lives, works, studies, or runs a business in Breckland to have their say on where new homes, jobs, and infrastructure should go, and how best to protect the character of the towns, villages, and countryside that make Breckland special. 

At its heart, the campaign asks a simple question: how should Breckland grow? 

Through the message "Your plan, your future, your say," the consultation invites residents to get involved in shaping the long-term vision for the district — ensuring that future growth reflects local priorities on housing, the environment, transport, jobs, and community facilities. 

Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Leader of Breckland Council, said: 

"This is your plan, your future, and your chance to have your say on how Breckland should grow. The Local Plan will guide where new homes are built, where we create jobs, and what we protect for generations to come. 

"By agreeing to move forward with this consultation, we're putting local voices at the heart of Breckland's future. Whether you care about affordable homes, green spaces, transport, or the character of your town or village, we want to hear from you." 

The consultation will run for six weeks, closing on 15 December 2025. Residents will be able to take part online or by attending in-person engagement sessions across Breckland's five market towns. 

Feedback from this stage will help shape the next version of the Local Plan, which will be published in 2026. 

View the Cabinet Agenda item (opens new window)