Find out about Norfolk County Council's policy that plans for waste disposal and mineral extraction
Norfolk Minerals and Waste Local Plan (2023-2038)
The Norfolk Minerals and Waste Local Plan (NM&WLP) was adopted in May 2025. This sets out how Norfolk County Council manages mineral extraction and waste disposal across the county. It guides where these activities can take place and ensures they are carried out in a way that protects Norfolk’s environment and communities.
The plan helps to ensure:
- A steady supply of essential minerals
- Enough waste management facilities for the plan period
- Development happens in the right places
The NM&WLP covers the whole of Norfolk and is used to help decide planning applications related to minerals and waste.
To read the full Plan and supporting documents please visit