Residents in a popular seaside town have said it is being ruined by newbuild homes after claiming it is ruining the picturesque area. Wells-next-to-the-Sea, in north Norfolk, is going to host 51 new houses that are being built in the area to keep up with the demand for properties. But furious locals have said the town is already “overcrowded” and urged buyers to “go somewhere else”.

Norfolk resident Derek told The Sun: “Go build somewhere else – Norfolk is already overcrowded.

“Proper north Norfolk folks can’t afford to live here, we’re standing on our heads.

“The second homeowners only reappear when the sun starts to shine.

“If you’re not a local you will never understand.”

Wells is a popular seaside destination for Brits looking for a staycation, with over a third of properties currently being used as second homes or holiday homes.

Average house prices stand at 14 times above the average household income.

Developer Holkham Estate, which is owned by House of Lords peer the Earl of Leicester, is Norfolk’s largest private estate – at over 25,000 acres, including most of the land around Wells.

It said that 10 percent of the newbuilds would be rented out to Wells locals – while the rest would become social housing or sold to the highest bidder.

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Holkham boss James Bracey told Eastern Daily Press: “We are keenly aware of the difficulty local people face in finding affordable accommodation in one of the most sought-after locations to live and visit in the country.”

The newbuild complex would have 1.5acres of open space, with 45 percent of the properties being put up for private sale.

Despite the backlash, some locals were more optimistic about the planned newbuilds in the pretty seaside town.

Housing campaigner Lynne Burdon said: “This represents one step in the right direction for us, as we have 46 families waiting for homes, and six are homeless, so it is a big help.”

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