The ambitious proposals were put forward by Holkham Estates for land at Dumpling Green in Dereham.

The site had been identified by Breckland Council as "a sustainable location for the future growth" of the town.

A mixture of one, two, three, four and five-bed homes have been proposed, with 25pc allocated for affordable housing.

The project could be split into five different phases (Image: Holkham Estates/Breckland Council)

The first two phases of the development would see the properties on the southern side of the site built, with the second including two sales offices.

Phase three involves the construction of a 13.5 hectare public open space........

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