List reveals South Norfolk villages earmarked for new homes

Officials have released an updated list of dozens of villages in South Norfolk where new homes could be built in the next 15 years.

The locations where 1,330 homes could be built is detailed in a blueprint called the South Norfolk Clusters Housing Allocations Plan.

The council put the plan together last year, outlining the long-term housebuilding strategy for the area, designating where housing growth can occur between now and 2038.

Almost 50 villages were included in the initial plan, including villages such as Brooke, Mulbarton, Little Melton, Haddiscoe, Bressingham, Newton Flotman, Swardeston, Stoke Holy Cross, Pulham St Mary and Woodton.

Mulbarton (Image: Paul Hewitt)

But the plan has been amended to include three new sites for development and five other sites earmarked for more houses than before.

The new sites are Barford (about 40 homes and community facilities), Broome (at least a dozen homes) and Earsham (for up to 25 homes).

Spooner Row (Image: Bill Smith)

The locations which could get more housing are Ditchingham (extended by 10 homes), Gillingham (five extra homes), Spooner Row (20 home homes), Wicklewood (10 further houses) and Swardeston (10 additional homes).

Lisa Overton Neal (Image: Simon Finlay)
Lisa Overton Neal, the council's cabinet member for planning and economic growth, said: "We value the input of our residents and community stakeholders in shaping the future of our district.

"The publication of these important amendments to our draft plan is a critical step in ensuring the Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan meets the needs and aspirations of our rural communities.

"We encourage everyone to review the proposed changes and share their feedback."

People can have their say until 5pm on Monday, October 7.

The consultation and supporting documents are at www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/vchap.

Documents are also available at South Norfolk Council offices, at the district's libraries and at the Millennium Library in Norwich.

After the consultation, any revisions will be examined by the government’s Planning Inspectorate before a final version becomes part of the development plan for South Norfolk - a blueprint for where housing could be built.