Plans have emerged to redevelop a four-bedroom house into a care home for young adults with autism.  

Under the proposal, 308 Dereham Road in Costessey will be demolished to make way for a "specialist" building with car parking and small apartments. 

If approved, the new home would have space for seven young adults with learning difficulties and it would be staffed 24 hours a day by carers on shift patterns. None of them would live at the site permanently. 

The existing house would be demolished to make way for the new homeThe existing house would be demolished to make way for the new home (Image: Google) According to a design statement submitted as part of the planning process to South Norfolk Council, the existing structure lacks "balance and uniformity" so redevelopment of the property represents an opportunity to improve the appearance of the building as a whole. 

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It also states the redevelopment would be "contemporary yet sympathetic with the local area".

A rear extension is proposed which would expand the number of bedrooms available and a reception would be built into the front room. 

Plans show a sympathetic redesign of the buildingPlans show a sympathetic redesign of the building (Image: South Norfolk Council) As well as living and dining spaces there would also be a sensory room, staff room and manager's office. 

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The plans are being put forward on behalf of Cascade Care which owns and operates more than 10 specialist homes in East Anglia and Yorkshire. 

An extension would be added to the rear of the propertyAn extension would be added to the rear of the property (Image: South Norfolk Council) A spokesman said: "Cascade want to lead the way in the provision of this kind of care, ensuring that the principles of rights, choice and inclusion are enshrined in everything they do.

"Many of the residents would continue with college studies on a full or part-time basis which is further enhanced with ongoing support provided by the staff leading to a more independent life."

Another of its projects in nearby Hellesdon has recently been given the green light. 

It comes as South Norfolk attempts to provide more than 630 bed spaces for care institutions between now and 2036 as required by the Strategic Housing Market assessment of 2017.

Cascade Care is expanding its offerings in NorwichCascade Care is expanding its offerings in Norwich (Image: South Norfolk Council)