Norfolk County Council’s proposal to build on high-grade agricultural land with their own company, Repton, on land adjacent to Links Road, opposite Beacon Park threatens the very fabric of our community. The relentless expansion of GYBC's mass housebuilding agenda via their Local Plan into our precious green spaces is overwhelming our local infrastructure, and the impacts are felt daily by residents like us.

People in Bradwell, Gorleston, Hopton, Browston and nearby areas are already finding it incredibly difficult to secure appointments with doctors and dentists due to the stretched capacity.

Norfolk County Council has acknowledged the  need for a new school in Bradwell amidst the rising population brought by mass housebuilding in our community. 

The voice of reason comes even from within official quarters; Highways have already raised significant concerns regarding the site, and formal objections have been lodged by Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care, highlighting the unsustainable demand this project will impose on James Paget Hospital and East of England Ambulance, the critical healthcare provider for our community.

Norfolk County Councils own company Repton propose to turn this County Farm land to a 70 bed care home on this site too, when just a mile up the road at Hopton you already have Riston Lodge Care Home, and Woodland Court Care Home just over the road at Beacom Park. This is completely unnecessary

I had hoped the new Reform administration at Norfolk County Council would be pro farming, and retain this site as a County Farm. However they are insistent on building on this high grade agricultural land.

The land they are targeting to develop is part of our heritage and natural landscape that we should preserve for future generations. County Farms provide imperative opportunities for Farming, and the loss of this County Farm land would be devastating.

The balance between developing new homes and retaining essential agricultural land must be maintained, ensuring any future developments are sustainable for all residents and do not compromise our community’s well-being.

Our plea is for Norfolk County Council to halt this development proposal. 

Great Yarmouth First and Rupert Lowe MP will continue to push for sensible levels of housebuilding in the right places under an INFRASTRUCTURE FIRST approach.

Now’s the time to make your voice heard. Stand with us in preserving the integrity of our community and safeguarding our essential services.

Sign this petition and urge Norfolk County Council to reconsider their plans and protect our precious agricultural land.