Plans for a new glamping scheme on the edge of a Norfolk village have been delayed because councillors argued the application is not clear enough. 

North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) has put off making a decision on two glamping pods at Shrublands Farm to the south of Northrepps. 

Councillors on NNDC's development committee said it was unclear how many days a year the pods would be in use, telling the applicant to come back with more information. 

The Craft Lane farm currently operates as a caravan and camping site 28 days a year but fears were raised the new scheme would be open year-round, potentially bringing a large increase in traffic to narrow country roads.

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The pods would have provided self-contained holiday accommodation including bedroom, bathroom and kitchen facilities. 

Ahead of a meeting discussing the application, planning officials at NNDC recommended against the scheme saying it would cause an unacceptable level of harm to the Norfolk coast area of outstanding natural beauty and “would likely give rise to conditions detrimental to highways safety”. 

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But the plans saw the support of the locals.

Speaking at Thursday's committee, Alistair Mackay from Northrepps parish council said: “I’m here to let you know that the parish council not only support this application but wish to fully support it."

Mr Mackay said the scheme would benefit local businesses, with visitors spending in local pubs and shops, and it would create jobs for people to clean and maintain the pods.

However, an NNDC officer said having glamping pods in operation all year round would potentially cause a massive increase in extra traffic on the roads.

Councillor Richard Kershaw said the timing was a key issue and wanted clarity from the applicant on what days it would be open.

The committee agreed to defer the plans.