Revised plans for dozens of retirement homes in a seaside town have prompted fears about flooding from locals.

Sutherland Homes wants to build 62 properties on land at the back of Sheringham House in Cremer's Drift. 

North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) is now being asked to approve a revised scheme - which changes the types of homes on offer - after a previous application was given permission in 2017.

But Sheringham locals have raised concerns that the plans could exacerbate flooding issues in the area. 

The new plans include 42 two-bedroom apartments, 10 one-bedroom apartments and 10 two-bedroom bungalows. 

The previous scheme included no bungalows and more two-bed apartments. 

Liz Withington, the councillor for Sheringham, and nine local objectors wrote to the planning committee ahead of Thursday’s decision, raising concerns about flooding.  

In a letter to the planning committee, Ms Withington said Knowle Crescent and Knowle Road currently experience "regular flooding and waterlogged gardens," and there should be a “comprehensive drainage plan” in place to mitigate further issues. 

Eastern Daily Press: Sheringham councillor Liz WithingtonSheringham councillor Liz Withington (Image: Supplied)

Planning officials at NNDC have recommended the scheme for approval but agreed drainage issues will need to be addressed.

The applicant’s drainage engineers are looking into the concerns and officials believe an “acceptable conclusion” can be reached.

NNDC’s officials also said the principle of development on the site is already established from the previous approval. 

“In many ways, the proposed scheme will deliver enhancements compared with the extant permission,” officers said.

The committee is being asked to delegate the final approval of the scheme to the council’s assistant director of housing, subject to a “satisfactory resolution” to the drainage concerns and for the applicant to enter into a £97,0000 Section 106 agreement – a legal agreement to provide money to support the local area.

This includes £57,292 for affordable housing in the district, £22,250 for the expansion of Sheringham Little Theatre and £4,650 to increase the capacity of the library.