1) New homes could be built on horse paddock as plans emerge

Plans have emerged for two new homes near Brooke. (Image: South Norfolk Council)

A bid for a new development on land linked to an equestrian business near the city has emerged.

Plans have been submitted to build two self-build homes at High Green near Brooke, to the south of Norwich.

The scheme proposes building the houses on the site which is currently part of Wood Farm Stables.

According to the plans the equestrian business has reduced in size in recent years, with the land no longer needed for its previous use.

The plans explain: “The facility has undergone a change in ownership since the initial implementation of the equestrian business and as a result there are fewer horses than when it was originally established, with now only three horses in residence compared to the original nine.”

One of the homes would be occupied by the stable owner and her husband, while the second would be for their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.

The proposed homes would include solar panels and be accompanied by new landscaping, including tree planting, hedgerows and a wildlife pond.

South Norfolk Council will now consider the plans.

2) Couple's bid to transform part of residential garden into 'high-quality' home

The layout of the proposed development

A section of a residential garden could be transformed to create a new "high-quality" three-bedroom home.

Plans were put forward by Mr and Mrs Bridgham for the development on land at Garden House on Stanton Close in Dereham.

The property would be single storey and feature an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, as well as a courtyard garden among other things.

A new entrance would be provided via the existing........

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