Norwich: Plans submitted for nine new homes in Rackheath

Nine properties have been proposed for a patch of farmland in Rackheath.

The homes would be built in a 0.49-hectare piece of land just off Green Lane West - almost opposite the Prince's Park housing development.

An artist's impression of how the housing development would look once completed (Image: Broadland District Council)

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It would consist of a mix of house types and dwellings - including bungalows - and require work to establish a new access point from Green Lane West.

Rackheath has around 4,000 homes and a new school earmarked for the area, making use of its proximity to the NDR.

The ongoing Prince's Park development consists of 202 homes on 8.97 hectares of former fruit fields on the edge of the village.

Once completed, it will be accessed from Salhouse Road and Green Lane West.

Plans are also in place for the Taylor Wimpey 'GT16' development.

Rackheath parish and district councillor, Fran Whymark (Image: DENISE BRADLEY)

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This would be built on a former US airbase - now used as agricultural land - and could include up to 3,850 homes, land for two primary schools, one secondary school, orchards, allotments, employment land and sports facilities.

Local leaders have called for improved infrastructure to cope with an expansion that could turn the once-sleepy village into a booming town.

"Rackheath is going to be a town going forward. Infrastructure is essential. The sooner the better," Rackheath parish and district councillor, Fran Whymark, said last year.

"The village is well placed for Norwich and the coast. It is a nice place to live. We have got a shortage of houses and there is an enormous amount of green space on offer at GT16. We want to make it a nice place to live."

The latest application for nine new homes will be considered by Broadland District Council.