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Plans for 238 homes near Wroxham Bridge raise traffic concerns
Overview
FW Properties has submitted an outline planning application to North Norfolk District Council for 238 homes on farmland in Hoveton, near the traffic bottleneck at Wroxham Bridge. While the developer argues the scheme provides a logical extension with green infrastructure and new housing, local residents and councillors have raised concerns about worsening congestion, though a local councillor noted there is no prospect of a relief road being built.
Key points
- FW Properties has applied to build 238 homes on land off Tunstead Road and Stalham Road in Hoveton.
- The proposed development site is located to the north of Wroxham Bridge, a well-known traffic bottleneck.
- Local residents have objected to the plans due to continuous traffic jams, calling for a bypass that councillors state is unlikely to happen.
- The application also includes plans for a new pumping station to serve as an extension to the Brook Park estate.
- Members of the public have until 13 October to submit their views on the planning application to North Norfolk District Council.