People living near land west of Water Lane near Great Plumstead say they fear the five new homes could bring flooding to the area.

One person said: "We doubt the suitability of the proposed development on the grounds of road safety and drainage in the local area.

"The proposed site is at the bottom of a steadily sloping field and the field site stands flooded with rainwater for most of the winter.

"The other side of the road has the same issue.

"The suggested site would seem risky for building and the removal of some of the hedge likely to increase the flooding problem on Water Lane."

The concerned neighbour is one of several writing with their objections to the plans, including Great and Little Plumstead Parish Council, who shared worries over the impact the development would have on traffic in the area.

According to the proposals, the three-bedroom homes could be built west of Water Lane in Great Plumstead, if Broadland District Council gives the application the green light.

John Ingram, for Ingram Homes, has proposed detached bungalows with single garages as part of the development.

The homes would be set back from the road and a footpath between the village and the site would be built alongside the properties.

Mr Ingram also wants to fit the houses with electric vehicle charging points.

Great Plumstead is expected to increase as hundreds of homes continue to be constructed in the area.

Victoria Gardens, for example, is a 272-home set to be built in a development by Orbit Homes off Smee Lane in Great Plumstead. 

It will feature a mix of two, three and four-bedroom houses which will be divided into two categories - 138 for social and 134 for the general market. 

Smee Lane has been earmarked for around 800 new homes, being built in part by Larkfleet Homes. 

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