East Suffolk Council
Lowestoft neighbourhood area
Lowestoft Neighbourhood Plan was prepared by Lowestoft Town Council following consultation with the local community and is used alongside the Local Plan when making decisions on planning applications in the area.
Made Plan
Lowestoft Neighbourhood Plan was formally ‘Made’ by East Suffolk on 26 November 2025.
The Neighbourhood Plan and Decision Statement can be viewed at the Lowestoft Library and East Suffolk Customer Service Centre, Clapham Road South, Lowestoft, NR32 1DR (during opening hours).
Previous Stages
Referendum
A referendum was held on 20 November 2025. 87% voted in favour of the Lowestoft Neighbourhood Plan.
- Referendum result
- Lowestoft Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Version 2025
- Decision Statement
- Summary of Representations
- Information for voters
- Information Statement
Independent Examination
The examination of the Lowestoft Neighbourhood Plan was carried out by independent examiner Chris Collison.
Comments on submission documents
Submission
Lowestoft Town Council submitted their Neighbourhood Plan to East Suffolk Council ahead of it being submitted for independent examination. East Suffolk Council publicised the plan and invited representations between 23 April and 4 June 2025. Consultation notice.
- Visit our consultation portal to find out more
- Lowestoft Neighbourhood Plan – Submission Version
- Consultation Statement
- Statement of Basic Conditions
- Protecting Open Landscapes, Sports Fields and Local Green Spaces
- Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion
- Habitats Regulations Assessment
- Consultation notice
Additional Regulation 14 consultation
Following on from the previous consultation, an additional Regulation 14 consultation on new policies/amendments to the draft plan ends on Monday 11 December. Further details can be found here Lowestoft Town Council website.
Regulation 14 consultation
Consultation on the draft Lowestoft Neighbourhood Plan (Regulation 14 Pre-Submission) ended on Tuesday 7 March 2023.
- Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening Statement
- Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion Determination
Neighbourhood Area designation
The first stage was to designate the 'Neighbourhood Area' – the geographical area the plan will cover.