Consultation on the draft Coastal Adaptation Supplementary Planning Document

25th January to 8th March 2023

A partnership of East Suffolk Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, North Norfolk District Council, the Broads Authority, and the Coastal Partnership East Team is seeking comments on the draft Coastal Adaptation Supplementary Planning Document. This joint document supports the implementation of Local Plan policies related to the coast and explains what type of development and where development may be appropriate along the coast and what to consider when submitting a planning application.

The document includes some best practice case studies across the combined area.

You can view and respond to the consultation at https://eastsuffolk.inconsult.uk/connect.ti/draftcoastaladaptationspd2023/consultationHome. (Note – East Suffolk Council are ‘hosting’ the consultation on behalf of the partnership authorities).

If you are unable to submit comments online, you can email your response to planningpolicy@eastsuffolk.gov.uk. Responses will also be accepted by post to Planning Policy and Delivery, East Suffolk Council, Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, NR33 OEQ.

A number of supporting documents are also published as part of this consultation:

• Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening Report
• Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion
• Equality Impact Assessment Screening
• Initial Consultation Statement (outlining consultation undertaken to date).

All comments received will be considered and taken into account when finalising the Coastal Adaptation Supplementary Planning Document, which is expected to be adopted Summer 2023. Once adopted, this document will be a material consideration when deciding planning applications.

Please ensure all comments are received by 5pm on Wednesday 8th March 2023.

If you have any questions about the consultation, please contact the Strategic Planning Team using the contact details below.

Yours faithfully,