Campaigners against the redevelopment of a village industrial estate are facing a fresh battle.
The plans, which would have seen manufacturing business Eastern Attachments move into Coughtrey Industrial Estate in Griston, near Watton, were blocked by Breckland Council in March.
However, the developers have since submitted a request for the environmental impact of the project to be reconsidered and - undeterred by the verdict of councillors - are exploring their "next steps".
The proposal is part conversion and part rebuild of existing industrial units on the site and would involve extensive demolition work, which campaigners say would have a significant impact on the "health and wellbeing" of local people.
John Heath, a member of Griston Community Group, which has previously brought legal challenges to the application, said the campaigners would continue to fight the proposals.
He added: "It is disappointing that Eastern Attachments seem unable or unwilling to comprehend the level of permanent disturbance and the detrimental effect this development would have.
"This heavy industry development application on the site has already been refused for clearly stated reasons and requirements."
Councillors voted to block the application earlier this year due to a lack of evidence about the impact of noise, air quality and smell on neighbouring properties.
This is despite representatives for Eastern Attachments requesting more time to produce a report on the environmental impact of its proposals, which had been mandated by the Secretary of State.
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The developers have now asked the council to reassess whether an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required and say they are considering their "next steps" as the application is taken forward once again.
Breckland councillors said they were "gobsmacked" while considering the plans in March and cited the potential harm of a heavy industry business to a residential area.
However, representatives for Eastern Attachments refuted this description of their operations.
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