Proposal of new housing development in small village

The proposed site for the development would be on nine acres of agricultural land close to the centre of the village

Plans for a new housing estate could significantly increase the population of a small Norfolk village.

The development would create 45 new homes off Bunwell Road in Spooner Row, near Wymondham.

The village has a population of about 800 people, but the proposals made to South Norfolk Council say the development would be a "desirable place for family living".

The plans will be considered by the council after being submitted in March.

Developers KCS want to build a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom houses on nine acres of land, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Spooner Row parish councillor Robert Foster said he supported the plans, especially the inclusion of 15 affordable homes.

"This is a small development and will help to keep the village alive. I expect the families will contribute to the good health of the area," he said.

"Young people have told me that they want to stay in the village but there just isn't the housing stock available for them."

However, the plans have been met by criticism regarding the size and location of the application.

Chairwoman of the council Sue Hewitson said: "There has been a huge amount of furore and we are listening to what residents have to say."