South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan Examination
On 4 August 2025 the South Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (VCHAP) and its supporting documents were submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination in accordance with Regulation 22 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended) and Section 20 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended).
View the Submission NoticeThe Document Library, which includes all core submission documents, evidence base documents and documents related to the Examination, can be viewed through the link below.
View the Document LibraryThe latest updates and further information related to the Examination can be viewed through the link below.
View latest updates and further informationAppointed Inspector
The Inspector for the Examination will be determined in due course. The role of the Inspector is to carry out an independent assessment of the overall soundness of the Local Plan and that it satisfies the statutory requirements for its preparation.
Appointed Programme Officer
Mrs Annette Feeney is the Programme Officer who is assisting the Inspector. She will deal with all procedural, administrative and programming matters. The Programme Officer is independent from South Norfolk Council and reports directly to the Planning Inspector conducting the Examination. All correspondence or queries relating to the Examination should be directed to the Programme Officer using the contact details provided.