Villagers concerned about the number of new houses being built in their area are to hold a referendum to decide if they should get more of a say over future planning applications.
The referendum is to be held in Stoke Ferry to see if locals want a Neighbourhood Plan, which would be used by West Norfolk Council when making decisions about planning applications.
The vote follows a protest earlier in the year by villagers, who stood together in defiance over plans for 92 new homes at a former mill off Lynn Road.
The group were angry at proposals to build on the greenfield site and made calls for the developer 2Agriculture to renovate properties it owns around the square in Stoke Ferry.
Further housing developments are already planned around the village, including eight homes and a shop off Furlong Road.
A Neighbourhood Plan is created by the local community, detailing views on the scale of developments, protection of local green spaces and other issues of local importance.
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While it can help inform decisions, the ultimate power would still be held by West Norfolk Council planning officials.
A draft has already been approved by the council, in which locals voiced concerns over the level of housing already expected in the parish, as well as calling for the creation of a post office.
Other issues raised included the protection of green spaces and River Wissey and calls for action on dangerous parking in the village.
Villagers can go to the ballot on Thursday, August 24, to answer the yes-or-no question.
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