"I think it's all a bit of a panic causing thing really, the way they've gone about it," says Holme resident Martin. He's here with his wife, to take part in the public consultation.
In their village, 5 potential development sites have been put forward, with the scope for more than 70 new dwellings.
"I think people are panic stricken about how many sites are available. The big board, on the way in, says we need these houses, I live in a village where so many of the homes aren't occupied because they're second homes or holiday lets.
"Why build more houses when some of the ones we've got are empty most of the time?"
Potential sites in Holme, image Borough Council
8,500 new homes are being proposed across King's Lynn and West Norfolk, over the next 15 years.
Earlier this year residents, landowners, and developers were invited to submit suggestions for land that could potentially be developed on.
This month residents are being asked 3 things; to comment on the current proposed sites, to suggest any other sites that may be suitable, and to fill out a survey on what they'd like to see in the plan.
Alex Fradley, planning policy manager at the Borough Council, says, "Today is the first part of us launching this new local plan, called 'The Scoping Consultation'.
"So basically the scope of the plan - what should it contain, what things should we be thinking about when we're looking to develop a new local plan - in terms of housing, infrastructure services and facilities.
"What people's views are on where these things should go, and also going forward how people would like to be engaged and kept up to date with the process."
In Hunstanton the suggested sites are for more than 400 new homes.
22 year old Bobby (main picture), who's lived in the town all his life, says he's not against more houses - but is worried they won't benefit locals.
"I'm all for having properties in Hunstanton, however, I'm also in favour of them going to local people first. Rather than having them sold on to second, third, fourth home owners, because if they're going to be empty most of the year what's the point in having them? It's not really going to do anything for the local economy."
Potential sites in Hunstanton, image Borough Council
And he's worried about the impact it will have on local amenities.
"Getting an appointment at doctor surgery here, or at the dentist, is like trying to get an audience with the pope! And you've got to consider the local schools and employment - the majority of jobs around here are seasonal."
For Martin too, infrastructure is a big concern, "What about the roads in Holme? There's no school, there're no shops, parking's a problem, traffic's a problem, the sewage is a problem. The village is already built, it's just not suitable."
Consultation ends on September the 29th.
The Borough Council says all the information will then be collated, a draft plan drawn up, which will be discussed by councillors. It says by next summer another public consultation will take place, and then a final draft.
Remaining sessions:
Tuesday 22nd September (11am-3pm), The Place, New Conduit Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1DE
Wednesday, September 23 (2pm-7pm), Downham Market Town Hall, Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DW
Thursday, 24 September (3pm-5pm), online session Online session, book here
To have a look at the proposal www.west-norfolk.gov.uk
