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Search the Public Notice PortalLocals in one of Norfolk's fastest-growing towns are resisting plans for almost another 600 more homes, saying they have already had their 'fair share' of new housing.
They are trying to halt proposals for 595 properties on Norwich Common, on the northern edge of Wymondham.
They say the development would further erode the 'strategic gap' which currently separates the town from nearby Hethersett and lead to urban sprawl across more of the countryside.
A gap of around one mile currently exists between the two communities but locals fear they will eventually merge, if the plans go ahead.
Jonathan Purle, Conservative councillor for Central Wymondham on South Norfolk Council, said: “Wymondham has done its share of house building.
“The strategic gap should be protected, not treated as the next reserve landbank for speculative development.
“People are incensed by it. It feels like Wymondham has done its bit and at some point the powers that be can’t keep building here.”
The town’s population currently stands at an estimated 17,000 – up from around 12,500 in 2001.
That could increase even further over the next few years, with the South Norfolk population expected to rise by 15.5pc by 2032.
Recently-approved housing plans in Wymondham include a scheme for 110 homes north of Croft Way.
The plans for the 595 homes at Norwich Common were submitted by Gladman Developments to South Norfolk Council earlier this month.
A previous scheme was withdrawn in 2023 amid local concern it would lead to strain on services and an increase in traffic.
Mr Purle and his Tory colleague Robert Savage have launched a petition in their bid to fight against the scheme.
They say the major expansion is “detrimental and unjustified”.
However, South Norfolk Council is facing a challenge to demonstrate it has enough land for at least five years’ worth of housing, making it harder for it to reject potential developments.
The developer says its proposals will address the “pressing need” for more housing in the district.
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