A Norfolk village will be subject to wider development restrictions in an effort to preserve its landscape. 

South Norfolk Council is revisiting a set of rules that seek to protect some of the county's most historic towns and villages.

Following a public consultation, Hedenham, near Bungay, will now be subject to more comprehensive restrictions which will provide guidance for anyone who wishes to carry out developments there.

The boundary changes will see the south side of the village, at Hedenham Green, included within its conservation area. 

The new rules, which have been updated for the first time in 30 years, include limitations on the building materials that developers can use and encourages only "absolutely necessary" signage and street furniture.

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Eastern Daily Press: South Norfolk councillor Chris BrownSouth Norfolk councillor Chris Brown (Image: South Norfolk Liberal Democrats)Chris Brown, South Norfolk councillor for Hedenham, said: "This is a beautiful area with some beautiful architecture and lovely rural aspects. I'm glad to see this come forward."

South Norfolk Council has 52 conservation areas which are undergoing reviews for the first time in decades, to assess the character and appearance of these locations and consider the extension or tightening of their boundaries. 

The nearby village of Howe was among the areas to be revisited in recent weeks, however proposed changes to its conservation boundary were scrapped after being poorly received at the consultation stage.