Six homes planned for Brundall after previous plans rejected

A proposal to pull down the two-storey three-bedroom home in Highfield Avenue, Brundall - to make way for six three-bedroom bungalows on land behind - was turned down in July 2022.

The proposed location of the five new houses (blue outline) and the one house (red outline) (Image: CW Johnson)

The house which could be demolished in Highfield Avenue, Brundall (Image: Google Maps)

The subsequent appeal was also dismissed in August last year.

Housing company Vello Ltd then resubmitted plans to Broadland District Council in September for the erection of "five single-storey dwellings with associated garages and construction of a vehicular access".

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While that application is still pending a decision, the company has also put in a separate application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and for a single-storey dwelling to be built, alongside vehicular access to the land behind it.

Proposed plans for the new house in Highfield Avenue (Image: CW Johnson)

Vello said in its recent supporting statement that "the inspector found the principle, location, layout and design of the proposed development scheme for five dwellings to be acceptable" and that the previous appeal was dismissed "solely on nutrient neutrality grounds".

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However, concerns about an increase in traffic and "the tragic loss" of the current building have been raised by councillors.

Green Party councillor, Eleanor Lamming, said the plans were contrary to the character and appearance of the area (Image: Archant)

Brundall Parish Council has objected to the plans stating: "The house is viewed as an important part of Brundall’s heritage as it is the only one of its kind on Highfield Avenue.

"We believe the proposed and unnecessary demolition of this house and the over-development of its surrounding gardens would be an insensitive and careless interpretation of local housing policies.

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"It would be a tragic physical loss, not only to the immediate locale of Highfield Avenue and its neighbouring residents, but also to the village as a whole."

The proposed layout for the house, which was submitted on December 5, 2023 (Image: CW Johnson)

Eleanor Lamming, Green Party district councillor, added: "Visibility at the proposed new junction is a concern.

"The traffic note survey was undertaken on December 1, 2021, when traffic volumes were lower due to the pandemic.

"This development is cramped on the proposed plot and contrary to the character and appearance of the area."

The application for five homes, to the rear of Highfield Avenue, was submitted on September 8 - after the appeal was rejected in August last year (Image: CW Johnson)