Broadland & South Norfolk Custom and Self-Build Housing SPD

5.5 third bullet point, formatting and position of brackets

There is not much mention of landscape impact of proposals, especially when adjacent to a settlement. Linked to this, a mention of impact on the setting of the Broads would be welcomed. It should be noted that the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act, which received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, amended Section 17A of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988. Section 17A which creates a general duty of public bodies, and this was amended to replace ‘shall have regard to’ with ‘must seek to further’ as follows:
(1) In exercising or performing any functions in relation to, or so as to affect, land in the Broads, a relevant authority [shall have regard to (deleted)] [must seek to further(added)] the purposes of—
(a) conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Broads;
(b) promoting opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the Broads by the public; and
(c) protecting the interests of navigation.
This website defines public bodies – it seems National Highways would fit the explanation: Public bodies - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The special qualities are listed here: The Local Plan for the Broads Review: Preferred options consultation (broads-authority.gov.uk) at page 26, section 7.14

5.5 third bullet point, formatting and position of brackets

There is not much mention of landscape impact of proposals, especially when adjacent to a settlement. Linked to this, a mention of impact on the setting of the Broads would be welcomed. It should be noted that the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act, which received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, amended Section 17A of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988. Section 17A which creates a general duty of public bodies, and this was amended to replace ‘shall have regard to’ with ‘must seek to further’ as follows:
(1) In exercising or performing any functions in relation to, or so as to affect, land in the Broads, a relevant authority [shall have regard to (deleted)] [must seek to further(added)] the purposes of—
(a) conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Broads;
(b) promoting opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the Broads by the public; and
(c) protecting the interests of navigation.
This website defines public bodies – it seems National Highways would fit the explanation: Public bodies - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The special qualities are listed here: The Local Plan for the Broads Review: Preferred options consultation (broads-authority.gov.uk) at page 26, section 7.14