Discussions over improvements to a patch of land on the edge of a city estate have been reignited years after plans were given the go-ahead.

South Norfolk Council granted Taylor Wimpey planning permission to build up to 495 homes on the former Lodge Farm site in Costessey, next to the A47, in April 2014.

Norwich Evening News: The edge of Hampden View development in Costessey, NorwichThe edge of Hampden View development in Costessey, Norwich (Image: Sophie Wyllie)

Known as Hampden View, part of planning conditions included a Section 106 agreement in which Taylor Wimpey would build a community building with changing facilities, a hall and meeting room. 

Allotments on the site are being established on the edge of the site by the developer but questions remain over what could be created next to it - which would be managed by Costessey Town Council.

The council, which surveyed people over what they wanted from the site in 2020, has launched a fresh online questionnaire which ends on April 9 surrounding three options.

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Norwich Evening News: The potential option for the land off Hampden View development in Costessey, NorwichThe potential option for the land off Hampden View development in Costessey, Norwich (Image: Costessey Town Council)

They range from an overflow car park and recreation space, to toilets for allotment holders to a community pavilion with a meeting room and sport area, and the town council hopes to put its business case to the district council this year.

Norwich Evening News: Patrick O'Connor, Costessey Town Council memberPatrick O'Connor, Costessey Town Council member (Image: Sophie Wyllie)

Patrick O'Connor, 76, a town councillor, was at a drop-in event at Queen's Hills Community Centre yesterday and said: "The decision has got to be made."

He added Costessey was lucky to have the number of community halls it has and warned another would push up the town council precept.

Norwich Evening News: Queen's Hills Community Centre in Costessey, NorwichQueen's Hills Community Centre in Costessey, Norwich (Image: Sophie Wyllie)

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Sharon Sizeland, 51, a town councillor who lives in Hampden View, said the business case was about putting forward what people wanted but added: "It would be good for a place where people on the estate could get together."

Norwich Evening News: Hampden View in Costessey, Norwich - Picture: Sophie WyllieHampden View in Costessey, Norwich - Picture: Sophie Wyllie (Image: Sophie Wyllie)

Plans were suggested for a children's nursery but were not pursued further because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Another drop-in event is being held at the Costessey Centre between 5.30pm and 8pm on Thursday.

The Hampden View site has 481 homes with 40 homes remaining for sale.