Plans for four homes in a village on the outskirts have Norwich have been rejected after furious locals voiced their opposition to the scheme.
The proposals sought to build a pair of two-storey homes and two bungalows on a small plot of land at Oakhill, just off The Dales in Brundall.
But neighbours were angry about the plans - deeming it to be an "overdevelopment" of the site.
"Traffic generated by the medical centre, Brundall Primary School and Riverdale Court causing congestion and dangerous parking on Dales Road, Oakdale Road and Oakhill is a major problem," argued one person, with the council withholding the names of objectors.
"I fear that the traffic movements inevitably generated by construction traffic will threaten the safety of local residents."
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Brundall Parish Council slammed the proposal, arguing it was an "overdevelopment" which was "not suitable for this small area".
"Vehicle access to site and homes is too narrow," the council added.
"Large vehicles will have difficulty to safely access the site.
"As there are no footpaths to the development, this impacts on residents and pedestrian safety."
Others had raised concerns about an increased risk of flooding in the village.
Cllr Eleanor Laming, who represents the area at Broadland District Council, said: "This site is elevated above a number of other houses on Oakhill and Oakdale Road as the surrounding area is on a slope forming part of the River Yare valley," said another local.
"Covering this site with non-porous hard surfaced material will contribute to surface water run-off, not only onto the highway but onto surrounding land below the site.
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"Heavy rainfall events are becoming, and will increasingly become, more common as the climate changes, leading to an increased risk of flooding."
The objections resulted in Broadland District Council throwing out the plans on December 19.
Planning officers said the application lacked sufficient information on nutrient neutrality, while the "size and scale of the dwelling [would result] in a cramped form of development which is contrary to the character and appearance of the area".
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