People living in a village near Norwich have issued a last-minute plea to stop a "dangerous" housing development. 

An application to build 19 homes on land north of Heath Loke in Poringland was approved by government inspectors last year after previously being rejected by South Norfolk Council.

Norwich Evening News: The proposed design of the housesThe proposed design of the houses (Image: South Norfolk Council)

READ MORE: Plans for 'eyesore' 5G mast near church withdrawn after host of objections

And after designs for the project were revealed last month, last-minute pleas to stop the development have been made - with some arguing the proposed access point at Sebald Crescent could prove deadly.

"Adding in 19 households worth of extra cars and delivery drivers coming down [the nearby] Sebald Crescent creates a severe risk of injury or death," said one neighbour.

"Especially given that Sebald Crescent was only ever designed to be a very quiet road with only a handful of residents using it.

"Also, to access our own front door from our drive you have to walk in the road around a blind bend.

Norwich Evening News: The proposed access road, Sebald CrescentThe proposed access road, Sebald Crescent (Image: Google Maps)

READ MORE: Plans to bring former Toys R Us back into use delayed amid road issues

South Norfolk Council officers initially expressed concern over the "deliverability of the scheme" and questioned whether it would impact the character and appearance of the area. 

And despite government inspectors accepting there was a "degree of localised harm" in the plans, they rejected the concerns raised by the community and the council - overturning the authority's decision.

"Poringland is already struggling with the massive residential growth seen over the last six or seven years," argued another objector.

"The planned access road was never intended for access or traffic of this scale.

"There are many young children who live on this street and visibility on the corner of Tubby Drive and Sebald Crescent is already poor. 

Norwich Evening News: Aerial view of the siteAerial view of the site (Image: Google Maps)

READ MORE: Child seriously injured in Poringland dog attack

"A very serious accident is likely to take place if the plans are accepted."

In total, the application has received 11 public objections alongside one from Poringland Parish Council. 

A decision is expected to be made on the reserved matters stage of the project by November 20.

Norwich Evening News: Plans for the 19 new homesPlans for the 19 new homes (Image: South Norfolk Council)