Mystery surrounds Hopkins Homes' decision to scrap building the first phase of 4,000 homes in West Winch.

The housing company gained outline planning permission to construct 1,100 properties last year but it now it says it will no longer go ahead with the scheme.

However, bosses have not said why the developer has pulled out.

The move has caused concern, with the firm investing significant funds and spending more than 10 years developing the proposals.

But both West Norfolk Council (WNC) and the land agent have downplayed any risk to the project, with talks already under way to find another partner for the scheme.

Thousands of homes could be built in West Winch (Image: Chris Bishop)

The West Winch housing project is a key part of WNC's target of building nearly 10,000 homes in........

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