First look at new homes in Poringland, near Norwich

An application to build 19 homes on land north of Heath Loke, in Poringland, was approved by government inspectors last year after previously being rejected by planners from the local council.

The proposed design of the houses (Image: South Norfolk Council)

South Norfolk Council officers expressed concern over the "deliverability of the scheme" and questioned whether it would impact the character and appearance of the area. 

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They also argued it went against council policy and failed to provide enough benefits for the authority.

Aerial view of the site (Image: Google Maps)

Twenty-two neighbours also wrote to SNC to raise concerns about an increase of traffic and a lack of schooling and health care infrastructure in the area.

Though government inspectors accepted there was a "degree of localised harm" in the plans, they rejected the concerns raised by the community and council - overturning the authority's decision.

An artist's impression of the homes (Image: South Norfolk Council)

The homes will all be a mix of two to four bedrooms with six classed as affordable.

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Poringland's population has grown considerably in recent years.

Around 4,300 people currently live in the village, up from 3,802 at the time of the 2011 census.

How the development will look (Image: South Norfolk Council)