Controversial plans for 85 new homes in a small Norfolk town have been given the green light.
South Norfolk Council has given its approval to the proposals for land north of Beccles Road in Loddon, spanning nine acres.
The houses are set to be located directly next to another approved development of 180 properties, which could result in a significant boost to the population of the town, currently at around 2,000.
If all the homes have two people living in them, they will bring 530 new people to Loddon - an increase of almost 25pc.
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Local people raised concerns about the impact of the development on local services, in particular the GP surgery and schools.
A spokesman for Loddon Town Council said: "Loddon is a modest heritage town with a large conservation area, and a plethora of listed buildings.
"Our heritage town needs to be protected by South Norfolk Council to ensure it retains its identity and it does not become a collection of disparate and unconnected housing developments."
South Norfolk Council's planning committee approved the plans at a meeting on Wednesday.
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