The NDP Steering Group is preparing policies that best reflect the wishes and future needs of residents as voiced in surveys, consultations and questionnaires conducted over the past four years. One such policy concerns the generation and storage of green energy. At the May 2023 Consultation Event, substantial support was shown by residents for solar panel and /or wind turbine installations that would benefit local people in some way. Accordingly, an interactive 'Community Conversation' on this topic will be held on Monday 2nd March 2026, at 6 pm in the Village Hall, Great Massingham. Residents are encouraged to attend ...

The December 2025 Steering Group Meeting will now take place at 6 pm on Monday 8th December not on Monday 1st December as previously announced. A further meeting is arranged for 2nd February 2026. Residents are welcome to attend these meetings which will be held in the main Village Hall not the bar area as in the past. On Monday 2nd March 2026, starting at 6 pm in the Village Hall, a ‘Community Conversation’ provides an opportunity for residents to discuss policies that address Climate Change, moving towards ‘net-zero’ and the generation of green energy. Our planning ...

A 'Community Conversation' was held on Monday 6th October 2025 to discuss changing the existing Development Boundary in ways that could promote  small-scale infill housing. You can see detailed information on this issue and consult helpful maps by following the link here. A questionnaire seeking your opinion is also included.  This asks for your views on the changes proposed by the NDP Steering Group. To respond to the questionnaire go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/295HRC8 , answer the 5 questions and submit by clicking on the green "Done" button at the end. Please do this BEFORE the end of October.

A ‘Community Conversation’ was held on Monday 6th October 2025 to discuss changing the existing Development Boundary in ways that could promote small-scale infill housing. You can see detailed information on this issue and consult helpful maps by following the link here. You can also make your views known by completing and returning the questionnaire (link) and by attending the next meeting of the NDP Steering Group. This will be held at the Village Hall (bar area) at 6 pm on Monday 13th October with the specific intention of discussing the Development Boundary and its influence on ...

Please come along to the ‘Community Conversation’ in the Village Hall on 6th October at 6.00pm to discuss possible changes to the existing Development Boundary with a view to increasing opportunities for infill house building. A development boundary is a line/lines on a village map which reflect its built form and is used to aid planning decisions. In general, there is a presumption in favour of development within the boundary compared to outside, thereby helping to protect the surrounding countryside. The present Development Boundary is shown on the map below. The Development Boundary may be revised within ...

On 2nd June 2025 the NDP Steering Group held a Community Conversation at the Village Hall to gather opinions on the landscape views around and within the Village. Thank you to those of you who were able to attend. We invite you to have your say and to submit comments on the proposals by completing a brief questionnaire - you will find details by visiting the Surveys & Consultation page within this website by following the link here.  You will also find all the information that was presented at the Consultation evening if you were unable to ...

The planned visit around the village to see the "identified views" which was postponed in December due to the appalling weather has now been rescheduled and will take place on Saturday 1st March 2025. The meeting point is by the well in front of The Dabbling Duck. The walk will take around 2 hours and will visit the various locations around the village which have been deemed to be "noteworthy" and it is proposed that they are given "special status" within the Neighbourhood Development Plan. This is your chance to have your say. In the meantime many ...