Draft South Norfolk Landscape Susceptibility in relation to energy generation, storage and transmission Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) 09 July – 18 August 2025.
South Norfolk Council are seeking views on their draft Landscape Susceptibility in relation to energy generation, storage and transmission SPD. It provides guidance and information for energy related planning applications.
To view the draft SPD and respond to the consultation visit the website here. Paper copies of the document and response forms are available at libraries and the Millennium Library in Norwich.
The consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 18th August. After this date all the responses received will be considered and amendments made to the SPD as appropriate.
If you have any questions or experience any difficulty in submitting your comments online, please telephone us on 01508 533805 or email localplan.snc@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
Supplementary Planning Documents for South Norfolk Council
SPDs help explain how certain policies in the Local Plan should be used when making planning decisions. They don’t create new policies, but they do give extra detail and guidance to make the planning process clearer. SNC has several SPDs to support planning in South Norfolk, which you can see below.
Planning for a greener future in South Norfolk, balancing progress with protection: South Norfolk Landscape Susceptibility in relation to Energy Generation, Storage and Transmission Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Draft
View the consultation document
South Norfolk is quickly becoming a focus for new energy infrastructure projects. As proposals for solar farms, battery storage, substations, and powerlines increase, it’s vital to understand how these developments could impact our diverse landscapes, from peaceful river valleys and open farmland to the edges of our towns.
To help guide smart and sustainable planning, South Norfolk Council has asked The Landscape Partnership to carry out a Landscape Susceptibility Study. This study explores how different types of energy projects can be thoughtfully integrated into the local environment, while preserving the area’s unique character.
This document is intended to ensure future developments are well-suited to their surroundings and align with both national and local planning policies. This study will support the Council in making informed decisions that balance progress with protection, ensuring South Norfolk remains a beautiful place to live, work, and visit.
Where an area has been identified as highly susceptible, we would not be in favour of development.
In accordance with the relevant regulations the Council have produced a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitats Regulations assessment (HRA) Screening Report to accompany the draft SPD.
An Equalities and Communities Impact Assessment can be found here for this draft SPD.
Go to the webpage – for other SPDs:
- Food Hub SPD
- Open Space SPD
- Norwich Research Park Development Framework SPD
- South Norfolk Place-Making Guide SPD
- Norfolk County Council Parking Standard SPD
Advice notes and reference documents (do not have the weight of an SPD)
- Proposals for Custom and Self Build Housing (PDF 176KB)
- Planning for waste and recycling collections and street care in new developments (PDF 621KB).
- South Norfolk Council Working from Home Advice Note
- South Norfolk Council Agricultural Occupancy Restrictions and the Removal of Occupancy Conditions Advice Note.