Residents on Hillcrest Road have been raising concerns about the Pinebanks proposals for years
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A community has had its say on a proposed development for hundreds of new homes which is estimated to take eight years to complete if approved.
A series of consultation webinars are set to take place next week regarding the proposals for up to 725 homes at Pinebanks, Griffin Lane and the former Langley Preparatory School site in Thorpe St Andrew.
Ocubis Ltd, which acts as development manager for the site owner, has stressed the Thorpe Pits do not form part of the development after county councillor Ian Mackie had heard residents were concerned over the area of scientific and ecological importance.
The Buck at Thorpe St Andrew
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An historic pub could be converted into a café and flat under new plans, which have sparked concerns from the community.
The Buck on Yarmouth Road in Thorpe St Andrew is currently vacant, and a partial change of use planning application has been submitted to Broadland District Council.
Developers are proposing a café with a takeaway function, one flat, as well as a mix of internal and external alterations to the Grade II listed building. Storage facilities would be converted to retail or business units.
Tim Unsworth, director of Unsworth Architects Ltd, said his client wants the best for the building, and they are waiting for everything to be done correctly in conjunction with planning consultants.