A tank museum has performed a tactical retreat over plans to dramatically expand the attraction, following opposition from neighbours.
The site, at Forncett St Peter, is still going ahead with a series of improvements, including additional museum space and a new café, kitchen and toilets.
However, the centrepiece of the project - a new educational building with space for two tanks and a teaching area - will not be as high as originally envisaged after neighbours raised concerns it would block their light.
Under the plans, which have been approved by South Norfolk Council, an existing cafe at the Station Road museum will be demolished.
The museum houses a collection of armoured vehicles, weapons and militaria from the 20th century, including several vehicles from the Cold War period.
Neighbours at Bridge Farm wrote to the council to object to the museum's initial plans, with concerns that the teaching building would overshadow their property.
The parish council welcomed the plans but also requested that the building be moved elsewhere on site.
To address their concerns the developer cut the height of the roof.
A report by South Norfolk Council’s development officer said: “The proposal has been designed to minimise potential harm on the residential amenity of the neighbouring residential property and there is no harm to the character of the area.
“Adequate parking on site remains whilst providing additional museum display, a new education building and cafe space for the established tank museum business. As such the scheme accords with council policies and is recommended for approval.”
A series of conditions were imposed on the museum as part of the plans, including that the teaching space cannot be used as a workshop, to reduce noise.
Armed with about 40 volunteers on the books, the museum restores military vehicles and maintains those that have already been fixed.
The site possesses a unique collection of Centurion tanks, including an AVRE, a Mk13 Gun Tank and an ARV.
Most of the time, the vehicles are on static display, but they can be seen in action on the site's purpose-built course during the Armoutfest event, which is held in August.
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