About Shipdham

Shipdham is one of the highest villages within Norfolk, it is also one of the longest.

The village is twinned with Noyant-la-Gravoyere, France

 

The History

Did you know that Shipdham had 27 public houses? Since the 16th Century villagers of Shipdham get together on the village green for its annual Drynkkings festival.

 

Constructed in 1941-1942 Shipdham airfield was the first US heavy bomber base in Norfolk.  The Shipdham was also the continuous host to B-24 Liberators longer than any other Eighth Air Force combat airfield in Britain.

 

Parish council meetings

Held at the WI Hall, usually on the 2nd Monday of each month.  The first 15 minutes are for you questions.

It’s your village, help us to help you!

Shipdham Parish Council

need your views NOW

 

A Local Developer has submitted to the parish council a proposal for developments within Shipdham.

 

The two sites in question are located just off Pound Green Lane and Parklands Avenue.

 

Parklands Avenue proposal

The proposal is to build 15 houses / bungalows of which 6 will be affordable.

Click here to see a copy of the plan (PDF) 3.1Mb

 

Pound Green proposal

The proposal is to build 35 houses / bungalows of which 14 will be affordable.

Click here to see a copy of the plan (PDF) 4.3Mb

 

Currently both of these sites are outside of the current building envelope and the consultant for the developer needs your comments.  Comments have to be received by 21st August 2010.  Comments should be sent to alan@alanirvine.co.uk or by post to:

27 Bancroft Close

Stoke Holy Cross

Norwich

NR14 8LT

 

 

 

 

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