There were scenes of jubilation on Old Croxton Road in Thetford this week after Traquinas Childcare withdrew its proposal to double the size of its nursery by merging with a neighbouring property.

The plans - which would have increased the number of children from 23 to 70 - prompted a flurry of objections from neighbours who said the expansion would worsen an already “gridlocked” street plagued by parking problems.

Residents had also complained about noise levels, with one couple saying the “shouting, screaming and crying” was sometimes so bad they were unable to use their garden.

Traquinas Childcare (Image: Newsquest)

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