Six new homes look set to get the go-ahead in a Norfolk village - despite objections.

A developer has applied to build two four-bed and four three-bed houses on farmland off The Street in Marham, near Downham Market.

A report to West Norfolk council's planning committee, which has been recommended to approve the scheme, says: "This proposal seeks to provide six new family homes which have been bespoke designed to integrate with their surroundings in Marham, and which includes detailed design for associated landscaping, parking and access."

But Marham Parish Council objects. It says: "The proposed development would exit onto The Street, which at that point is quite narrow.

"The proposed development is on a very small plot and comprises six detached houses with garages. The council feels this would represent overdevelopment, out of keeping with the surrounding houses."

The council adds facilities in the village are "poor" and those on the nearby RAF base are not available to residents.

It goes on: "There are no shops in the village itself and although there are two local shops close to the base, they are not easily accessible given the distance from the village itself and the fact that to use them you need to climb a steep hill."

Fifteen objections have also been received, on grounds including lack of demand for housing in the village after the sale of 160 former RAF properties, which made up the base's former married quarters.

The report to councillors concludes: "This application has been the subject of protracted negotiations and modifications in order to reach a scheme that negates all constraints and issues and is now in a form that officers can support.

"The proposal constitutes a quality form of development that would respond to the context and building characteristics of the locality.

"There are no objections raised by statutory or technical consultees and all matters of planning importance may be secured via conditions."

Councillors meet to discuss the plans on Monday, January 9.