The owner of a popular campsite on the Norfolk coast has applied to create a permanent extension.

Deepdale Farm at Burnham Deepdale has been using a one-hectare field behind its site known as Parsons Bush as an overflow campsite for seven years.

It has now applied for planning permission to use it permanently, saying there is a need for extra pitches at peak times.

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It says in a planning statement: "There will be very little impact on the local area from additional traffic from these additional pitches.

"This grass field has been used as an overflow campsite on the peak tourism dates of each year for the last seven years, and there have been no adverse affects on local traffic."

It adds no extra development will be included in the change, while most houses in the village will not be able to see the new field because of "the lie of the land".

A decision from West Norfolk council is expected later this year.