A north Norfolk planning application which prompted a banner-waving protest has been given approval.

North Norfolk District Council's development committee voted eight to three in favour of Steven Boon's application to build a single-storey extension and increase the roof height of a bungalow at 25 Pine Walk, Weybourne.

Those in favour believed there were no planning reasons why Mr Boon's application should be refused.

The plan would see the ridge height of the roof increase from 4.85m to 5.7m (16ft to nearly 19ft).

At a site visit earlier this month councillors were greeted by neighbours holding placards objecting to the scheme.

Addressing the committee today, Thursday, January 19, nearest neighbour Ann Collings said the plan would be overbearing and have a big impact on the amount of light coming through her windows.

She was supported by Janice Rose, chairman of Weybourne Parish Council, who said there seemed no logical reason for the ridge height to be increased and it would be intrusive for neighbours.

But committee member Roy Reynolds said he believed the ridge height needed to be as proposed for 'engineering reasons'.