A smooth newt gently held by two hands
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A developer was left scrambling to make last minute changes to a major housing application after newts were discovered in the garden of a neighbouring property.
Persimmon Homes is awaiting a final decision on the second phase of the redevelopment of the former Royal Norwich Golf Club in Hellesdon, which will see another 166 homes added to the site.
While outline permission has been granted for up to 1,000 homes across the former golf course, the developer is awaiting the green light for its second phase - which is due to be considered by Broadland councillors in the coming weeks.