North Norfolk - Proposed Changes to Street Trading Designations in North Norfolk

NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Proposed Changes to Street Trading Designations in North Norfolk

North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) is proposing changes to street trading designations under Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982. These changes aim to manage public spaces safely, support local businesses, and prevent nuisance.

Emily Capps, Assistant Director, Env and Leisure Services

What is Changing?

The Council intends to update the designation of streets across the district from 1 April 2026. Some streets will be classified as either:

• Prohibited Streets – Street trading is not allowed.

• Consent Streets – Street trading is allowed only with a Street Trading Consent issued by NNDC.

Key Proposed Changes

• Urban Centres:

  Cromer, Fakenham, North Walsham, and Sheringham –

  all unprohibited streets will become Consent Streets to allow controlled trading and support vibrant town centres.

• New Prohibited Streets:

  All streets with schools and certain narrow/busy roads, including:

  • Cromer: Mill Road, Norwich Road

  • Fakenham: Field Lane, Highfield Road, Norwich Road, Queens Road

  • North Walsham: Manor Road, Recreation Road, Spenser Avenue

  • Stalham: Brumstead Road, Old Yarmouth Road

  • Plus, additional school-adjacent roads in villages such as Catfield, Colkirk, East Ruston, Mundesley, Worstead, and others.

    • New Consent Streets:

    Entire villages or key thoroughfares, including:

    – Blakeney (all streets)

    – Cley (Coast Road, New Road, High Street)

    – Gimingham (all streets)

    – Horning (multiple roads as listed in the policy)

    – Walsingham High Street, Wells Staithe Street

    – Weybourne The Street and Sheringham Road

    – Additional streets in Holt, Salthouse, Stiffkey, and others.

    A full list of proposed designations is available in Tables 1 and 2 of the Street Trading policy on the Council’s website www.north-norfolk.gov.uk

    or by request from the Licensing Team.

    Legal Basis

    These proposals are made under Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, which allows local authorities to designate streets for street trading and set conditions for trading consents.

    Have Your Say

    Representations can be submitted online or in writing to:

    Licensing Team, NNDC, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN

    Email: street.trading@north-norfolk.gov.uk

    Deadline: 31 January 2026

    Please clearly state your name, address, and any comments or objections regarding the proposed designations.

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