Mission
About Us
The Norfolk branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE Norfolk) exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural Norfolk by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country. As an independent voice for the landscape, we engage with local and regional planning systems to ensure that our views are heard by decision makers. We campaign locally for positive solutions that will support the long-term future of Norfolk - one of England's most rural areas.
Monitoring Planning
CPRE Norfolk provides independent ‘on the ground’ expertise on planning issues. Every year our local committees screen hundreds of planning applications and raise the alarm whenever the countryside is threatened. With in-depth research, we give evidence at Public Inquiries into complex and long-running Norfolk planning debates and are fully consulted on changes to the planning policies of local and regional government. We have appointed independent consultants to investigate the sustainability of proposed road schemes and put forward alternatives. We also provide planning support to parish councils, conservation groups and individuals in the countryside and run seminars and conferences on planning topics.
Challenging Decision Makers
CPRE Norfolk monitors ‘the big picture’ of how the land, coast, skies and communities of Norfolk are developing and engage with decision-makers on an ongoing basis. Our team respond to a wide range of high level planning policy consultations every year and seek to protect the landscape and influence the shape of Norfolk in the years to come. We press Norfolk MPs, councillors, planning departments and other decision makers to support the countryside, safeguard precious and protected areas of Norfolk, promote urban renewal, restrict development on greenfield sites, protect country lanes and preserve rural tranquillity.
Campaigning for the Countryside
We also actively campaign for positive measures that will enhance the countryside, support adaptation to climate change, provide affordable housing and services, and improve public transport. We reward excellence in local authorities, schools, architectural practices and conservation bodies and work to highlight and improve public understanding of exemplar environmental projects.
Links and Further Information
Download <CPRE Norfolk Information Leaflet>