The parish precept has been raised as a one-off for one year to fund the production of a Neighbourhood Plan for the parish. This has been precipitated by the proposal to build 300 houses on the edge of Cantley - to more than double the size of the village. Neighbourhood plans help parishes protect what matters most locally, shape future development, and unlock extra funding for infrastructure — but they require commitment and resources to deliver.
If we do not have a Neighbourhood Plan we miss the opportunity to influence future development and the parish misses the financial benefit of maximising the Community Infrastructure Levy funding which accompanies large developments.
Small parish councils like ours do not have reserves for extra projects and expenses. Funding is needed this year to cover the cost of employing a specialist consultant to advise and guide the process, and to write the plan.
Government has withdrawn funding that other parishes had received in the past to develop their plan. We have to raise the funding for a one-off project to develop the neighbourhood plan. It is estimated a Neighbourhood Plan for our parish would cost in the region of £20k. Broadland District Council offer a grant of £6k to support the development of a Neighbourhood Plan. Raising the parish precept for one year will provide the remaining funding required to allow this to happen with all the benefits to residents that will follow in the future. Although a 95% increase sounds drastic, for a band D property this equates to approximately £1 per week and this was something that Council considered when making the decision.
Welcome to Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood
Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood is an English civil parish within the district of Broadland and the county of Norfolk
The parish is split into three distinct villages (Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood), located over an area of just under 13 square kilometres. The main village of Cantley is probably best known for the British Sugar factory.
Contact Information
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- clerk@cantleylimpenhoesouthwood-pc.gov.uk
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10.00am - 12.00noon
Tuesday and Thursday
Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood Parish Council,
48 Green Lane West,
Rackheath,
Norfolk,
NR12 6PG
Forthcoming Meetings
News
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30 June 2026 - Transport
A47 Overnight Road Closures June and July 2026
Details of the timing of overnight road closures on the A47 at North Burlingham.
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21 April 2026 - Council Business
Councillor Vacancy for Co-option
A vacancy has arisen on the Council for co-option.
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17 March 2026 - Waste and Recycling
Free Septic Tank Upgrade
Norfolk Rivers Trust has partnered with Our Rivers and Binder to upgrade outdated septic tanks in key catchments across Norfolk
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Cantley Staithe Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Find out about Cantley Staithe and the work of the charity responsible for it's upkeep.
People
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
800
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District
Broadland
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County
Norfolk
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Region
Eastern
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Country
England
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Postcode District
NR13, NR14
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Dialling Code
01493
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Police Force
Norfolk Police Force
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Fire Authority
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Norfolk and Waveney CCG