Affordable homes plan revealed for village 'overrun' by holiday properties

Plans for more than 20 new affordable homes have been revealed for a village which has "too many" holiday properties.

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Plans revealed to knock down village house and build two new homes on site

Plans have been revealed to knock down a village home and build two new properties on the site.

07.10.2025 3

Chris Bishop

'Large' extension to beach chalet turned down over flood risk fears

Plans for a "large" extension to a beach chalet have been refused over flood risk fears.

07.10.2025 3

Chris Bishop

Water company objects to plan to replace chalet with new home and swimming pool

Plans to replace a modest chalet with a much larger home look set to get the go-ahead despite opposition from Anglian Water.

06.10.2025 7

Chris Bishop

'Failed' village pub to be turned into homes after tussle over bats

A former pub beside a busy road can be turned into homes - after a tussle over whether bats were living in it.

06.10.2025 7

Chris Bishop

Farmer hopes to build private mooring beside river

A farmer hopes to build a private mooring alongside a picturesque stretch of river.

06.10.2025 7

Chris Bishop

New community dog park planned for Norfolk village

A Norfolk village could soon have a new community dog park where owners can exercise their pets.

06.10.2025 7

Chris Bishop

New 'self-build' homes on edge of village can go ahead despite objections

Four new "self-build" homes on the edge of a Norfolk village look set to get the nod, despite objections from locals.

06.10.2025 7

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Former High Sheriff praises 'worst' hospital after it treated him for brain bleed

A former High Sheriff of Norfolk has praised the hospital dubbed the worst in the country for the treatment it gave him after he suffered a bleed on...

05.10.2025 2

Chris Bishop

New takeaway could open in Norfolk town

A former convenience store and off-licence could be turned into a new hot food takeaway.

05.10.2025 2

Chris Bishop

Village needs new dog walking field to meet rising demand

A village hopes to create a dog walking field to met rising demand from owners for somewhere safe to exercise their pets.

05.10.2025 2

Chris Bishop

Anger after affordable homes dropped from new village housing scheme

Anger is mounting after affordable homes were removed from plans to convert a former village school into housing.

05.10.2025 2

Chris Bishop

Council must put plans to sell Banksy on 'ice'...while others rake in millions

While one Norfolk council gets set to sell its Banksy, another has had to put a permanent freeze on selling another of the enigmatic artist's works.

05.10.2025 7

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Former village school to be turned into new holiday let

Plans to turn a former village school into a holiday let have been given the nod.

05.10.2025 4

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Plans revealed for four-bed barn conversion in Norfolk village

Plans have been revealed for a barn conversion on the outskirts of a Norfolk village.

05.10.2025 2

Chris Bishop

New shop, café and salon planned for caravan and camping park

Plans have been revealed for a new shop, café and salon at a popular holiday park.

05.10.2025 2

Chris Bishop

Villagers vote in neighbourhood plan calling for more affordable homes to be built

Locals have voted in a new neighbourhood plan calling for more smaller, affordable homes to be built in their community.

04.10.2025 9

Chris Bishop

Plans to replace house in 'imminent danger of collapse' with two new homes refused

Plans to build two new homes on the site of a derelict property which is close to collapsing have been thrown out by officials.

04.10.2025 9

Chris Bishop

New home and dog grooming parlour turned down after mill next door raises noise fears

Plans for a new home and dog grooming parlour in a Norfolk village have been turned down after fears they would bring noise complaints against an...

04.10.2025 9

Chris Bishop

Owner pledges to restore coastal landmark... if she can raise £25K needed for work

The owner of a crumbling coastal landmark has pledged to carry out repairs if she can raise the money to carry out the work.

04.10.2025 9

Chris Bishop

Council launches new bid to unload £7m flats which failed to sell as homes for locals

New agents have been appointed in a fresh bid to unload flats which failed to sell as homes for locals.

04.10.2025 10

Chris Bishop

Solar farm spanning more than 60 acres set for go-ahead near Norfolk village

Plans for a new solar farm on 60 acres of countryside look set to get the green light despite fears over loss of farmland.

02.10.2025 8

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Norfolk football boss arrested on suspicion of sexual assaults after training bust-up

The former head coach of Norfolk's biggest non-league football club has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, in the wake of his dramatic...

30.09.2025 10

Chris Bishop

Villagers find way to foil dreaded Muntjac... using HAIRSPRAY

Parishioners have found a way to stop Muntjac from eating floral tributes at a village cemetery - using hairspray.

30.09.2025 7

Chris Bishop

Is Domino's Pizza behind plans for new takeaway in Norfolk town?

Could Domino's Pizza be behind plans for a new takeaway in a seaside town?

30.09.2025 7

Chris Bishop

Tea shop whose owner was being pursued over debts goes bust

A tea shop whose owner was being pursued over a trail of unpaid debts has gone bust.

30.09.2025 6

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Go-ahead for five new units on town's business park

Plans for five new units on a town's industrial estate have been given the go-ahead.

30.09.2025 5

Chris Bishop

Go-ahead for 'self-build' homes despite objections over traffic

Seven new 'self-build' homes have been given the nod despite objections from villagers.

29.09.2025 5

Chris Bishop

Plans revealed for small new home on village garden

Plans have been drawn up for a new home in a garden at a Norfolk village.

29.09.2025 4

Chris Bishop

Fallen wall causing 'unsightly mess' and outrage in picturesque coastal village

Anger is mounting in a picturesque coastal village over an unsightly fallen wall.

29.09.2025 20

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Plans drawn up to replace village hall destroyed by arson attack

Plans have been submitted for a new village hall to replace a community centre which was destroyed in an arson attack.

28.09.2025 2

Chris Bishop

Battle lines drawn over balcony at £1.3m holiday let in picturesque coastal village

Neighbours are up in arms over a balcony built without planning permission at a luxury coastal holiday let.

28.09.2025 3

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Village's former school house to become artist's studio

A former school house used for offices can be turned into a home and artist's studio.

28.09.2025 3

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Troubled tea room closes MID-MEAL with owner owing staff and suppliers thousands

A troubled tea shop whose owner is being pursued over a string of debts abruptly closed its doors half way through its lunchtime service, with...

26.09.2025 30

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Row over scruffy garden at empty rectory as search for new vicar drags on

Villagers are up in arms over the unkempt garden of a rectory which has been standing empty for more than two years - because church officials have...

25.09.2025 10

Chris Bishop

Mother's plea over death of daughter found in Travelodge room

The mother of a 52-year-old woman who was found dead in a hotel room said her passing should be a lesson to anyone about the dangers of addiction.

23.09.2025 9

Chris Bishop

Crashes, breakdowns and bumper crowds as soapbox derby delivers thrills and spills

Crowds lined the streets of a seaside town for a much-loved go-kart showdown.

23.09.2025 7

Chris Bishop

New fears 10-bed 'party house' with plunge pool will wipe out town's WI

A town's WI fears a "party house" next door to their hall will wipe them out if a developer is allowed to keep a plunge pool and other items on the...

22.09.2025 3

Chris Bishop

Go ahead for new dog walking field despite road safety fears

A new dog walking field on the outskirts of a village has been given the nod despite objections from locals.

21.09.2025 2

Chris Bishop

Plans bunkered for 48 holiday homes, new bird hide and lake at golf club

Plans for the major expansion of a golf and country club have been bunkered over fears of over-development.

21.09.2025 5

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Dozens of new flats to be built on town outskirts

More than 70 apartments for the over-55s have given the go-ahead next to a new medical centre.

21.09.2025 3

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Former village forge could be turned into 'homes for locals'

A former village forge could be turned into four new homes to let for local people.

20.09.2025 10

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Hopping mad! Organisers fear roadworks will disrupt popular village event

Organisers of a popular village fete fear visitors will fall foul of road closures a stone's throw from the site.

19.09.2025 6

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Beach hut owners reprieved from sell-off say delay will only 'prolong the anxiety'

Beach hut owners who have been given a temporary reprieve from proposals to sell off the land their properties stand on say the move will only...

19.09.2025 6

Chris Bishop

Norfolk museum manager faces trial on theft and fraud charges

A Norfolk museum manager has denied stealing items from its collections and selling them off over the course of almost 20 years.

18.09.2025 10

Chris Bishop

Go-ahead for more than 70 affordable homes in Norfolk village

A new estate of more then 70 affordable homes has been given the go-ahead in a Norfolk village.

18.09.2025 10

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National Trust pledges new plans will preserve 'unique character' of unspoilt harbour

The National Trust is launching a fresh bid to modernise a remote Norfolk harbour after previous plans were torpedoed by objectors.

18.09.2025 9

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Storm in a tea shop... Creditors chase cafe owner over thousands in unpaid debts

Creditors are pursuing the owner of a twee tea shop near the King's Norfolk retreat over unpaid debts totalling tens of thousands.

17.09.2025 10

Chris Bishop

'Best you turn up smart...' Troubled council introduces dress code

A Norfolk council has agreed a dress code to ensure members turn up for meetings in smart attire.

15.09.2025 3

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Village caravan park wants to open for visitors all year round

A caravan park behind a village pub hopes to open to visitors all year round to boost tourism on the Norfolk coast.

15.09.2025 6

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Anger after affordable homes dropped from new village housing scheme

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Fallen wall causing 'unsightly mess' and outrage in picturesque coastal village

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Row over scruffy garden at empty rectory as search for new vicar drags on

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Mother's plea over death of daughter found in Travelodge room

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New fears 10-bed 'party house' with plunge pool will wipe out town's WI

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