A development in a town on the outskirts of Norwich has seen a significant reduction in size much to the joy of campaigners in the area.
A flurry of houses earmarked for Thorpe St Andrew span four locations: Pinebanks, Langley North, Langely South and Griffin Lane.
Plans to redevelop the land have been in place since 2013 but any houses are yet to be built, with campaigners accusing developers of 'land banking' - purchasing land and then not building on it.
The latest plans submitted earlier this year would have seen 725 homes built in the popular parish - 295 at Pinebanks, 105 at Langley North and 175 at Langley South with a further 150 at Griffin Lane.
But new plans mean that the Pinebanks site may now house 265 homes, a reduction of 12pc.
Langley North could be 14pc smaller at 90 homes and Langley South could more than halve in size, dropping to 70 dwellings.
And over at Griffin Lane, the site may drop in size by 13pc to 130 homes.
It would also see some existing trees protected and the height of some dwellings reduced.
Conservative county and district councillor Ian Mackie, who is also part of the Friends of Thorpe St Andrew group, said: "This is a step in the right direction and is a victory for all of those who have joined us.
"However, we're still very concerned about the numbers being proposed for the Pinebanks site, which is still higher than what was proposed in 2013.
"We're yet to hear about the impact this will have on traffic flow as well as water pollution.
"This project will take many years to be developed. It's had planning permission since 2013 and still nothing has happened.
"If this planning permission goes through, when will we see a final start date?
"It's a frustrating development but this is a considerable victory for common sense and what we can see is a chink of light at the end of a very long tunnel."
Those who would like to leave comments on the application can do so until January 6, 2023.
Developers Ocubis said its specialist project team have been working with the council’s planning officers to address comments, queries and concerns raised by statutory consultees and the local community.
A newsletter detailing the overall changes has been posted to the community and is also available at www.pinebanksproposals.co.uk/#downloads-section.
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