Folk living near a city site earmarked for 670 homes were concerned about traffic chaos and flooding as they visited a public exhibition of new plans.
The May Gurney and Deal Ground sites in Trowse are abandoned and disused, with dilapidated buildings still standing in the former industrial area.
A series of public consultations have been held this week by developer Serruys Property Company (SPC) in order to give city folk a chance to inspect plans closely and have their say.
The site was earmarked for development in the East Norwich Masterplan and outline planning was approved in 2013. Fresh plans have finally been unveiled and are intended to be submitted next month with hopes of a winter decision so that work can start next year.
"It's too much," said Florent Lassalle, a Trowse local who attended the exhibition in the Manor Rooms on Wednesday.
"The amount of traffic it will create is unsustainable and I don't think the village can take it.
"A lot of the plans are dependent on our roads being improved.
"Parking is already an issue and right now our infrastructure can't cope with any more.
"Flooding is also a big concern for everyone.
"I have no problem with the concept of housing.
"It's a combination of other issues that are concerning."
The potential for some buildings to be on stilts to combat flood risks has previously been raised - but now the developer intends for land to be re-contoured.
But this has seemingly not been enough to quell the fears of some living in the area.
"There is a flood risk," said Marion Caitlin, who has been organising regular meetings about the proposals.
"And this is a big concern for residents.
"But the other issue is that this number of people moving in will have a huge impact on traffic.
"Trowse is a model village and we want to ensure it becomes one for the 21st century.
"I appreciate the opportunity to talk to developers and designers of the site.
"And we hope they will work closely with us and genuinely take our feedback on board."
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After years of the former industrial sites remaining empty, SPC hopes to put forward its final plans to both South Norfolk Council and Norwich City Council soon.
The proximity to Whitlingham Country Park and the already busy nearby roads continue to be a worry to some though.
"My main concern is not housing because we're a growing village," said Keith Lloyd, who lives in The Dell.
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"It's the additional inconveniences that the development is going to cause.
"Each home will likely have at least one car - and some will have more.
"So there will be increased traffic in and out of the village."
Anna-Marie Constable echoed these concerns.
"I have my reservations," she said.
"I don't think the village can take any more traffic.
"Yes, we need the infrastructure but there are other things I would prioritise.
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"I of course hope this works out but I just don't think it will."
As well as the homes, the plans also include a public square, a riverside dining quarter, moorings, new habitat areas and a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Yare to Whitlingham.
Andre Serruys, director of SPC, recently said: "We know that the transformation of these two sites has been a long time coming but we’re determined to get the job done and kickstart the regeneration of east Norwich.
"We want to create a vibrant community that has a real sense of place."
Speaking after the exhibition event, SPC strategist Akis Chrisovelides said: "We're really excited about these proposals.
"We're incorporating the views we're hearing where we can.
"This really is the re-invention of the East Norwich Strategic Regeneration Area."
The plans can be examined at dealgroundconsultation.co.uk, with an online consultation being held between 6pm and 8pm on Thursday (May 18).
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