Residents are outraged as plans for a massive housing project in West Winch move forward, threatening the village’s charm and infrastructure.
West Winch: People are really upset about the new plans to build 1,100 homes and a big road in their village. It’s a huge change for a place that’s pretty small, with less than 3,000 residents.
The local council gave the green light for this project after a lot of back and forth. But many folks think it’s a terrible idea. They’re worried it’ll ruin the village’s charm.
One local vented on Facebook, saying the hospitals are already overwhelmed, and there aren’t enough schools or dentists. They feel like adding all these homes will just make everything worse.
Another person chimed in, saying the only ones who’ll benefit are the council and utility companies. They’re frustrated that the new homes won’t be affordable or provide social housing.
Simon Nash, a local councillor, mentioned that this is one of the biggest developments in the area and it’s going to change everything about the community.
To add to the frustration, Norfolk County Council is trying to get a company to build the new access road, but they haven’t even secured the necessary planning permissions yet.
They were hoping to hear back from the government about funding, but with the recent election, everything’s been delayed. So, the community is left waiting and worrying about what’s next.
