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Backing for new Swaffham homes plan




Proposals for up to 20 new homes on the edge of Swaffham could get the go-ahead, despite the site being outside established development limits.

District councillors are due to consider the outline scheme for land at 12 Norwich Road at a planning meeting on Monday.

But officials say the district’s lack of adequate land stocks means the scheme should be given the go-ahead.

The Buttercross in Swaffham.. (2784321)
The Buttercross in Swaffham.. (2784321)

A report published ahead of the planning committee meeting, which will take place in Dereham, said: “The Council does not currently have a five year land supply as required and this development would provide a contribution towards Breckland’s housing supply.

“On this basis, the other key principle considerations for this proposal must be assessed and are whether the site is a sustainable location for housing and the visual impact on the countryside.

“The site is within walking distance of services and facilities and is considered to be in a sustainable location and not to have a detrimental impact on the countryside.”

Town councillors have objected to the scheme, arguing that the site should be retained for industrial use as there is a lack of suitable land for such purposes.

But the report also points out that plans for 165 homes on an adjacent site were given the go-ahead last month.



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