A bid to build new homes in a coastal town looks set to be rejected due to the threat it could pose to protected trees.
Developers want to build a pair of three-storey homes in a plot of land at Ashley House in Westgate, Hunstanton.
But officials have recommended the application be blocked because of the harm it could do to the appearance of the area.
The site lies within the Hunstanton conservation area, which means there are extra protections and regulations for developments.
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According to council documents, the plans were objected by the arboricultural officer, conservation officer and Hunstanton Town Council.
The council said: "We feel the plans do not fall in line with the council's visions for the development and future plans for the town's longer-term enhancement as part of our neighbourhood plan."
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However, Historic England and Natural England took a different view, giving the green light for the new builds providing it met with certain requirements to protect the area.
But officials sided with the objectors, fearing it could pose a threat to the "continued wellbeing" of mature trees in the area.
It will be decided at a West Norfolk Council planning committee meeting next week.
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