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Fresh twist in seven-year battle for village homes

Brecklands Green in North Pickenham has been the site of several planning applications over the last seven years.

Breckland Council

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The latest twist in a seven-year struggle over plans for new homes in a Norfolk village has sparked concerns from local councillors.

Timothy Birt, George Freeman and land in Saham Toney

Breckland Council

Plan for 54 homes in 'rural gap' is rejected by council

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Blue Green Algae on the Broads in Norfolk

Building of hundreds of homes blocked amid water pollution fears

Dan Grimmer

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The field, seen from the existing access point on Narford Road, in 2009.

Breckland Council

Ten new homes in Narborough would look out over grazing sheep

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The land planned for 45 homes and a new Lidl in Watton

Breckland Council

New Lidl to open after 'Battle of the Supermarkets'

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The Beeches, seen from Mill Road in July 2021

Breckland Council

Permission granted to convert village house into flats

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The land planned for 45 homes and a new Lidl in Watton

Breckland Council

Round two in town's battle of the supermarkets

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

On the site of the planned Tower Mill estate at Necton

Work starts on 73-home estate in mid Norfolk

Stuart Anderson

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The fight for a byway in Pockthorpe Lane, Thompson is set to be heard by Planning Inspectors next week

Norfolk County Council

New road could be driven through Norfolk grandmother's garden

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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The care home and surrounding development would go up on the yellow-shaded area on the south-western edge of Swaffham.

Breckland Council

Green light for Swaffham care home and housing development

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The care home and surrounding development would go up on the yellow-shaded area on the south-western edge of Swaffham.

Breckland Council

Plans for care home and large housing development in Swaffham

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Castle Acre

So just what is so special about Castle Acre?

Chris Bishop

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The Beeches, seen from Mill Road in July 2021.

Breckland Council

Bid to convert village house into nine flats

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Aerial view of 40 homes in Narborough

Breckland Council

Decision expected within weeks on 40 homes in village

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Northwold homes

King's Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council

Twelve new homes approved in village despite road safety fears

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The four homes are set to go up on land in Thompson, Norfolk

Breckland Council

Inspector overturns council's rejection of village homes

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The White Hart Inn in Foulden, pictured in July of this year.

Breckland Council

Campaigners win victory in battle to revive village pub

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The A1101 at Welney is passible again after two months under water

Data

Revealed: The area of Norfolk where homes are at higher risk of flooding

Thomas Chapman

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Breckland District Council and housing

Breckland Council

Council sticks with local plan timetable despite parishes' housing fears

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The Sacred Heart Convent in Swaffham has been sold to a private buyer

Former convent sold for £400,000 and could be converted into family home

Thomas Chapman

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Breckland District Council and housing

Breckland Council | Updated

Fears of 'wild west' developments prompt council rethink

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

A few people were enjoying Sheringham beach and Promenade as lockdown restrictions are being gradual

Revealed: The most expensive towns to buy a home in Norfolk

Owen Sennitt

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Newly-appointed Foreign Secretary Liz Truss leaves Number 10 Downing Street, as Prime Minister Boris

Elizabeth Truss and Dominic Raab to share access to mansion after PM ruling

Dan Grimmer

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Norwich Streets -- PPrince of Wales Road taken from the top of the Post Office building in Thorp

Census from 1961 reveals how life has changed in Norfolk

Thomas Chapman

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George Williams, front, taking a close look at some common spotted orchids, during one of the Norfol

Ambitious bid to create new 21st century commons for Norfolk

Dan Grimmer

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Mould at St Faith's Lane. Photo: Archant

One in five live in homes with mould or other issues, Shelter says

Dan Grimmer

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Alison Webb, executive member of housing, health and environment at Breckland Council. Picture: Keit

Landlords invited to webinar to keep up with changing rules

Noah Vickers

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