A woodland on the city's outskirts could soon be transformed into a historical and educational haven under new plans.

Green Lizard Wood, between Sprowston and Rackheath, could soon be set to transport visitors back in time as plans have emerged to build a 'living' memorial and bring traditional Second World War buildings to the area.

According to the plans, compiled by Parker Planning Services on behalf of Clark Care Estates Ltd, four Nissen huts could be built in the woodland, which will sit alongside two renovated blast shelters and a renovated water tower already at the site.

The traditional Nissen huts will be kitted out with bunk beds and used for historical re-enactments The traditional Nissen huts will be kitted out with bunk beds and used for historical re-enactments (Image: NQ Archive)

Two of the huts will be used for storage, with the other two open as museums, filled with bunk beds, and the developers plan for the site to be used for historical reenactments when completed.

Sixty memorial trees will be planted, as a tribute to the airmen who were based in Rackheath and lost their lives during the Second World War.

Two modern log cabins will be built on the site and will be used as education centresTwo modern log cabins will be built on the site and will be used as education centres (Image: AR2 Architects Ltd via Broadland District Council)

During the war, planes were launched from the site by the United States Army Air Force Heavy Bomber Brigade and it was the most easterly and therefore the nearest to Germany of all British wartime airfields.

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Two modern log cabin field study classrooms will be built on the site, as well as a large pond and a grass glade.

The landscaping will include a new pond, four Nissen huts and two modern log cabinsThe landscaping will include a new pond, four Nissen huts and two modern log cabins (Image: The Cambridge Landscaper via Broadland District Council)

Cascade Care, a Norwich-based education company which supports people living with autism, mental health conditions and learning difficulties, currently uses the wooded area for daily outdoor sessions.

A welcome centre has been included in the plans, as well as a new car park and toilet block.

Cars and mini-buses will access the site by a new entrance on Salhouse Road.

Broadland District Council aims to decide on the planning application by August 9.