A neighbourhood on the edge of the city which has already undergone "considerable development" will fight future growth with an updated master plan.

Cringleford Parish Council wants to block any more major housing projects from being built in the area because "there are very few areas left where large-scale development can take place".

This will be done with a revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), which when originally adopted in 2014 allowed for around 1,200 new homes.

Cringleford has already undergone considerable development in the last decadeCringleford has already undergone considerable development in the last decade (Image: Denise Bradley)

But with the plan's upcoming expiration date in 2026, parish officials are seeking to put the hammer down on additional expansion before it becomes unmanageable. 

'THE VISION' 

When the first neighbourhood plan was laid out in 2013, the people of Cringleford voiced their thoughts on how the village should look by 2026. 

This included three main points which included having a "single vibrant, caring and safe community", open and green spaces and 1,200 additional homes.  

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However, the parish recognised there is a limit to the number of new houses that are compatible with the "semi-rural" character of the village. 

Very few areas are left where large-scale development can take place, according to the local councilVery few areas are left where large-scale development can take place, according to the local council (Image: Cringleford Parish Council)

As such, the new plan will assess the need for more housing on top of the 1,200 already agreed with public consultations, as well as protect the existing green spaces with ecological surveys. 

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But it must also take into consideration the newly adopted Greater Norwich Local Plan which didn't exist in 2013 and may significantly influence the outcome. 

WHAT'S NEXT? 

Cringleford Parish Council is seeking to hire a planning consultant to assist in the plan's revision. 

The village's near future will be overseen by a new neighbourhood planThe village's near future will be overseen by a new neighbourhood plan (Image: Cringleford Parish Council)

They must be suitably experienced in spatial planning, policy preparation, community engagement, as well as national and local planning policies.

Once appointed, a group made up of councillors, consultants and villagers will oversee the NDP rewrite. 

The group will meet regularly to discuss the overall direction and progress of the rewrite, ensuring that it is in line with Cringleford's best interests ahead of the 2026 deadline.