Neighbourhood planning advice

These tools and resources will help you to develop an understanding of green infrastructure in your neighbourhood planning area:

• The Norfolk Public Rights of Way (PRoW) map - An interactive map showing all public footpaths and bridleways in Norfolk
• The Norfolk Trails section of this website - An interactive map showing all public footpaths and bridleways in Norfolk
• Our walking, wheeling and cycling strategy - An overview of Norfolk's walking and cycling routes
• Norfolk Biodiversity Information Service  - Details about local wildlife and County Wildlife Sites
• The MAGIC Map from Defra - An interactive map showing wildlife habitats and protected nature areas
• Our Trees, landscape and ecology page - Advice and information about Norfolk's natural environment

Email [email protected] for further information on planning public rights of way, trees, landscape, and ecology. Read our privacy notice to find out how we use your personal information. 

If your neighbourhood planning area is within the Greater Norwich:

• The Greater Norwich Green Infrastructure Strategy (2025) - This strategy aims to guide decisions about the type, location, and size of green spaces. Its purpose is to help support future growth in South Norfolk, Broadland, and Norwich. It also aims to improve people's health and protect nature.
• The Greater Norwich Green Infrastructure Opportunities Map (2025) - This interactive tool shows high priority areas for improving Green Infrastructure. It covers the full areas of South Norfolk, Broadland and Norwich.