A man living in a village near the city is having another go at convincing planners he should be able to hire out his swimming pool.
Trevor Pimlott, who lives in Weston Longville, is asking permission from Broadland and South Norfolk District Council to hire out his swimming pool to small groups for the fourth time.
He first lodged the bid for the pool on Field Road in 2023 and then again in 2024 - both of which were refused.
The latest application the council refused was lodged in March this year.
It was met with a wave of objections from neighbours who said the pool was "not wanted by local people".
One person living at Keeley Cottage said: "The last thing we need in this remote location is business traffic."
Some people supported it, saying the use of the pool promotes health and fitness and provides an "enjoyable and safe place for more vulnerable children and adults" to swim.
But Broadland and South Norfolk District Council were concerned about the increased traffic to the area and that the location is too remote.
In a new application, which was lodged at the end of July, agents for Trevor have included a traffic report to plead their case.
They argued the report "concluded that the impact on traffic generation will be insignificant".
Trevor has also reduced the number of slots available to book compared to the previous application to help ease the number of vehicles driving through the area.
People who want to use the pool will have to do so by booking appointments beforehand.
His agents added: "A management plan will be put into place to ensure each group leaves the site promptly following each session to prevent overlap."
They also said: "For the 20 months it has been in use, it has also become popular for families with children having special educational needs.
"It is also recommended by Norfolk Social Services to those with disabilities who would significantly benefit from the facility offered."
The council also have to consider another application where a woman on Middletons Lane in Norwich is hoping to hire out her pool to the public as well.
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