West Norfolk Council has agreed plans to turn the buildings at Burnham Thorpe, near Burnham Market, into a luxury home despite almost 100 objections.

Locals feared the development would shatter the peace of the tranquil church next door, where Nelson's father was the rector at the time he was born in 1758.

Lady Anne Glenconner, who led opposition to the plans (Image: Denise Bradley) The charge was led by socialite Lady Anne Glenconner, who lives nearby.

But a planning officer's report said the plans would preserve the rural character of the area off the Walsingham Road, and provide "a long-term viable use" for the barns.

It added the plans had been scaled........

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