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'Spectacle of chaos' accusation as council split cabinet role

Steve Riley, Shaun Vincent and housing in Sprowston

Broadland District Council

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

A council has been accused of creating a “spectacle of chaos” after a move to shake up its top table of decision makers.

Plans to convert the United Reformed Church in Shipdham, near Dereham, into two homes have been withdrawn

Plans to convert village chapel into homes withdrawn

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solar panel on building roof

50 solar panels could power rural manor and heat pool

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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Dereham Hospital. Photo: Donna-Louise Bishop

Housing could be built on three Norfolk hospital sites

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Broomhill Lane in Reepham

Market town housing development decision deferred

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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The land on which 23 homes are set to be built in Shipdham

Breckland Council

Village to get 23 new homes despite new fears over river pollution

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The former gym off Dereham High Street which could be converted into homes

Former gym could be converted into homes

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The flats on Church Street in Dereham, pictured in 2019.

Breckland Council

Decision on whether developer can back out of £100,000 pledge delayed

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Karen Bates, family support worker at Toftwood Junior and Infant Schools

Your Money Matters

Cost of living crisis 'beyond dire' for parents, says school support worker

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Norfolk County Council headquarters and Daniel Elmer

'All I ever wanted was a proper family' - how £9m scheme helped teens

Dan Grimmer

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The 23 new homes would go up on land off Old Post Office Street in Shipdham

Breckland Council

'Nutrient neutrality' rules force homes plan back under microscope

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The flats on Church Street in Dereham, pictured in 2019.

Breckland Council

Developer requests not to contribute £100,000 for affordable housing

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Plans have been submitted to convert the United Reformed Church in Shipdham into two homes

Village chapel could be converted into homes

Thomas Chapman

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Maurice Woods and Robena Brown stand in front of the old school playing field off Chapel Street in Shipdham

Fears access road for new housing will be built on sacred land

Thomas Chapman

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The planning application made for the site at Westfield Road in Dereham, has been turned down. Pictu

Details of new road set to accompany 291 new homes are revealed

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Communities Secretary Michael Gove giving his keynote address during the Conservative Party Conferen

Explained: Government's plan to shake up rules on new homes

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Tristam Abbs, Poppy Abbs, and the land they want to build on in Longham

Breckland Council

Family's 'forever home' cannot be built due to development halt

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Robertson Barracks at Swanton Morley.

Breckland Council

Norfolk army base could be redeveloped into 400 new homes

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The Old Waggon and Horses pub and Central Garage in Shipdham, near Dereham, have been demolished

Pub and garage demolished to make way for new homes and shop

Thomas Chapman

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A 130-acre solar farm has been proposed for Colton, a village east of Norwich

Planning and Development

Huge solar farm could power Norfolk's largest 'vertical farm'

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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The land of Gateley Road in Brisley, where permission for three new homes has again been denied.

Breckland Council

Inspector rejects plan to build three homes on edge of village

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The Beeches, seen from Mill Road in July 2021

Breckland Council

Permission granted to convert village house into flats

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

On the site of the planned Tower Mill estate at Necton

Work starts on 73-home estate in mid Norfolk

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Feature on RAF 100 Squadron. 192 Flight Sqaudron, Foulsham. Credit Ted Gomershall.

Planning and Development

Three home development to memorialise former RAF base refused by...

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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An aerial shot of Beetley village. The garden centre lies to the north-east, indicated with a red pin.

Breckland Council

Static caravans granted permission despite amenity concerns

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The Beeches, seen from Mill Road in July 2021.

Breckland Council

Bid to convert village house into nine flats

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

An aerial view of Manor Farm, in Whinburgh

Breckland Council

Permission for barn demolition and new housing on farm

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

An aerial view of Greenfields Road, where a plan has been lodged for 48 new homes

Breckland Council

Plan for 48 homes wins narrow approval

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

An aerial view of Greenfields Road, where a plan has been lodged for 48 new homes

Breckland Council

Homes scheme criticised for lack of play space... again

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Gas hob

Charity urges people to seek help over winter energy bills

Dan Grimmer

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