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Public inquiry into the JCS Growth plans for northern Norwich. Michael Innes, left, explains his model to planning inspector David Vickery (far right). Photo: Bill Smith

Interactive map: Broadland’s growth ‘trajectories’ questioned by inspector at Joint Core Strategy hearing

A planning inspector has questioned the rate of housing growth planned in Broadland and criticised council planners for being unable to supply information on the availability of development land.

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The Green Boat Show at Salhouse Broad. 
PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY

Parks report celebrates the Norfolk Broads contribution to the economy

The Norfolk Broads are part of a national park network which contributes up to £6.3bn a year to the UK economy, according to a new report.

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The Hampdens housing development, Costessey. Photo: Steve Adams

Who will pay for the infrastructure in Greater Norwich’s growth ambitions?

A public inquiry is under way which could govern where thousands of new homes are built around Norwich in the coming decade. In the third part of a week-long series, rural affairs correspondent CHRIS HILL asks how the vital roads, schools and essential services will be paid for.

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Photo gallery: Act now or risk losing our wealth of Norfolk and Suffolk wildlife, experts warn

Urgent action is needed to save the richness and diversity of our surroundings, say scientists who today deliver a wake-up call to the challenges facing nature in modern Britain.

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Public inquiry under way to examine Growth Triangle housing plans for Norwich

A public inquiry into where thousands of homes could be built around Norwich is under way.

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