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Norwich City Council is proposing a new Responsible Pet Ownership Policy. We want to hear your views before any decisions are made.
What is changing and why?
Our current tenancy agreements and some lease agreements ban pets in tower blocks and do not clearly explain what pets can be kept elsewhere. We know this has not reflected the reality of many residents' lives, and that pets are important to people's health and wellbeing.
We are proposing to replace this approach with a clearer, fairer policy that applies to all council homes including tower blocks and sets out straightforward rules for responsible pet ownership.
What is being proposed?
Under the proposed policy:
The ban on pets in tower blocks would be lifted
All residents in council-managed homes could keep a range of domesticated pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, birds, and many others
No formal permission would be needed but all residents would be expected to follow the responsible ownership rules
If you rent from a private landlord in one of our tower blocks, you would need to make your request for a pet to your own landlord
Assistance animals (such as guide dogs) would always be permitted, as required by the Equality Act 2010
Clear rules would cover noise, cleanliness, animal welfare, communal areas, and being a good neighbour
The policy would link to existing antisocial behaviour rules if problems arise
Certain animals would not be permitted, including farm animals, wild animals, and breeds covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
We are not proposing to remove existing pets under this new policy.
Does this apply to you?
This consultation is open to residents living in council-managed homes, including leaseholders in council-owned blocks of flats.
Please note: Douro House, St James House, Silkfields, Singer Court and Stone Road sheltered housing schemes have different arrangements and are not included in this proposal. If you want to discuss this with us, please speak to your caretaker or housing officer.
How to take part
Online — complete the survey on this page
Paper copy — ask your caretaker or housing officer for a printed version
Need support? — speak to your housing officer, or visit norwich.gov.uk/intran for information in other languages or formats
The consultation is open from Monday 29 June to Sunday 9 August 2026.
Norwich City Council is proposing a new Responsible Pet Ownership Policy. We want to hear your views before any decisions are made.
What is changing and why?
Our current tenancy agreements and some lease agreements ban pets in tower blocks and do not clearly explain what pets can be kept elsewhere. We know this has not reflected the reality of many residents' lives, and that pets are important to people's health and wellbeing.
We are proposing to replace this approach with a clearer, fairer policy that applies to all council homes including tower blocks and sets out straightforward rules for responsible pet ownership.
What is being proposed?
Under the proposed policy:
The ban on pets in tower blocks would be lifted
All residents in council-managed homes could keep a range of domesticated pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, birds, and many others
No formal permission would be needed but all residents would be expected to follow the responsible ownership rules
If you rent from a private landlord in one of our tower blocks, you would need to make your request for a pet to your own landlord
Assistance animals (such as guide dogs) would always be permitted, as required by the Equality Act 2010
Clear rules would cover noise, cleanliness, animal welfare, communal areas, and being a good neighbour
The policy would link to existing antisocial behaviour rules if problems arise
Certain animals would not be permitted, including farm animals, wild animals, and breeds covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
We are not proposing to remove existing pets under this new policy.
Does this apply to you?
This consultation is open to residents living in council-managed homes, including leaseholders in council-owned blocks of flats.
Please note: Douro House, St James House, Silkfields, Singer Court and Stone Road sheltered housing schemes have different arrangements and are not included in this proposal. If you want to discuss this with us, please speak to your caretaker or housing officer.
How to take part
Online — complete the survey on this page
Paper copy — ask your caretaker or housing officer for a printed version
Need support? — speak to your housing officer, or visit norwich.gov.uk/intran for information in other languages or formats
The consultation is open from Monday 29 June to Sunday 9 August 2026.
This survey should take around five minutes to complete. It is open to residents living in council-managed homes, including leaseholders in council-owned blocks of flats.
Your responses are anonymous. They will be used to help shape the final policy.
