Holkham Estate submits plans to build Burnham Market houses

Holkham Estate has submitted a planning application to deliver 12 homes off Creake Road and following a public consultation hopes to puts residents at ease over fears they could become second homes. 

After submitting its plans to build 12 new homes, Holkham Estate has released new images of what the proposed two, three and four-bedroom homes, could look like. (Image: Holkham Estate)

As part of the application, Holkham has released new images of what the proposed two, three and four-bedroom homes could look like.

James Bracey, general manager for land and property at Holkham said: “We received largely positive feedback from our public consultation, with over 70pc of respondents stating they approved of our approach to the house designs and the majority of respondents believe our proposed homes will integrate well with the village.

James Bracey, general manager for land and property at Holkham (Image: Archant)

 “The concerns were largely in relation to the rise of holiday lets and second homes in Burnham Market and the wider district.

“We have worked closely with our planning team, architects and the parish council to understand and address the current housing need. As such, the majority of our proposed homes are two and three-bedroom properties.

After submitting its plans to build 12 new homes, Holkham Estate has released new images of what the proposed two, three and four-bedroom homes, could look like. (Image: Holkam Estate)

“We have also included two affordable homes in the proposed scheme which will be for local people and we plan to retain an additional two properties which will be made available to rent by those already living and working in the local area."

Burnham Market is one of the most expensive places to buy a home in Norfolk, with an average price of £996,012 in 2022.

After submitting its plans to build 12 new homes, Holkham Estate has released new images of what the proposed two, three and four-bedroom homes, could look like. (Image: Holkham Estate)

In addition to the proposed homes, Holkham plans to extend the footpath on Beacon Hill Road to provide access to the site. Vehicular access will be via Creake Road.

Holkham hopes that if plans are given the go-ahead, it will start work on these new homes later this year.

After submitting its plans to build 12 new homes, Holkham Estate has released new images of what the proposed two, three and four-bedroom homes, could look like. (Image: Holkham Estate)