Neighbours have slammed "dangerous" plans for five new homes at a derelict site on the edge of the city.
The proposals would see the properties constructed on land formerly associated with a sawmill just off Blue Boar Lane in Sprowston.
The area is located next to Sprowston Garden Centre and is currently made up of redundant green land.
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But locals have warned the development poses a threat to both wildlife and road safety.
"The land in question is currently full of voles, foxes and baby deer," one neighbour wrote to Broadland District Council.
"Cutting the huge amounts of grass and greenery in that area is, without a doubt, going to kill many of them.
"Vehicles [will] be working on what is already a blind corner of a road.
"This is nothing but dangerous... I feel as though it was planned with only greed."
Existing vehicular access for the site is located to the north and serves two existing dwellings.
A design and access statement submitted by the applicant, Richard Gurney, states the entrance would need to be improved in order to provide on-site servicing for the proposed development.
As such, a T-junction - which would require the removal of a seven-metre hedgerow - has been proposed as part of the application.
"We have had several near misses pulling out of our drive as it is on a blind bend," wrote one homeowner.
"The new proposed junction for the new houses is even more dangerous."
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Another neighbour added: "I am concerned by the access point.
"It is too close to the bend.
"Cars pulling in and out of the plot could easily cause collisions.
"The road is incredibly busy and although it has a 30mph limit, 90pc of motorists do not do 30mph."
A decision is expected to be made by Broadland District Council by September 1.
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