Broadland Council set to approve 250 home plans in Aylsham

Broadland Council is due to determine the future of the major development in Aylsham at a meeting next week. 

The proposals, submitted by developers Norfolk Homes, include 252 new houses and a 90-room care home off Norwich Road.

While there has been significant opposition from locals, council officers have recommended members give the scheme the green light. 

Aylsham could be set for significant growth in the coming years (Image: Mike Page) The application was initially due to be considered at a meeting in September but was deferred while awaiting further advice from consultees, including Norfolk County Council. 

The earmarked site spans more than 30 acres of farmland which would be developed with new housing, a care home, transport hub and public open space.  

Significant concerns have been raised by locals about how the development would impact health services in the area.

A spokesman for the Market Surgery said: "We strongly affirm that without substantial investment into primary care, it would neither be practical or safe for us to care for the increased number of patients these developments would bring. We have reached our maximum capacity for space and clinicians.

"We understand that part of the proposed developments is a care home - these patients tend to be older persons with complex health needs - which brings further concerns to our workload."

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The development site in Aylsham (Image: Google Maps) Aylsham has a population of around 9,000 which could increase by around 5pc if all of the new homes have two new occupants.

Developer Hopkins Homes is also hoping to build 242 properties in the town, on land off Burgh Road, meaning the local population could grow even more in the coming years. 

Despite objections, officers at Broadland Council have recommended the development for approval by members at a meeting of its planning committee next week.