Neighbours object to plans for 104 homes in Bradwell

Signs have been placed around streets in the village, notifying residents of the plans for two new development sites on unused land.

The plans by Wellington Construction, which include 29 new homes to be built on the land by Kings Drive and 75 houses with a through road from Ollands Road and Meadowland Drive, have currently received nine objections from neighbours and one letter of support.

Signs have been put up informing residents of the planning application for 104 new homes across two sites in Bradwell. Picture - Alice Kirk (Image: Alice Kirk)Objectors criticised plans to turn Ollands Road into a through road as part of the development, with one resident claiming "the road is not fit for purpose due to being too narrow to add another 75 houses, let alone nearly twice the amount of cars".

The resident added: "This would be a danger to the current residents and more so the children of Ollands Road that play on the front lawns and pavement."

Other residents have objected to the expected increase in traffic, lack of parking spaces in the area and added "danger" while construction is carried out.

The road on Ollands Drive has been deemed too narrow by objectors to the bid of 104 new homes in the area. Picture - Google (Image: Google)One letter in support of the bid states: "The homes provide a mix of family homes and one-bedrooms to support a community. 

"With a new primary school being built on Bluebell Meadow, shortly there will be education space. 

"With James Paget Hospital rapidly expanding, the need for housing nearby is essential, and this is only a 20-minute walk away."

The unused land off of Kings Drive, Bradwell, could be the site of 29 new homes. Picture - Google (Image: Google)The plans for Site A contain two one-bedroom homes, eight two-bedroom homes, 12 three-bedroom homes and seven four-bedroom homes off of Kings Drive.

Site B's bid contains two one-bedroom homes, 25 two-bedroom homes, 38 three-bedroom homes and 10 four-bedroom homes off Olland Road and Meadlowand Drive.

All proposed properties include two driveway spaces for vehicles and gardens.

There are plans for 29 homes on Site A (left) and 75 on Site B (right). Picture - Google (Image: Google)The plans will be discussed at the Bradwell Parish Council meeting at Leo Coles Pavilion on Monday, September 25 from 7pm.

To view the plans visit Great Yarmouth Borough Council's Planning portal quoting reference 06/23/0056/F.