The Dabbling Duck in Great Massingham, a countryside watering hole renowned for hosting royalty and A-listers for cosy Sunday lunches, has been locked in a planning war with locals for years.

As its popularity has soared, villagers have complained that cars have overpopulated its narrow lanes and spilled onto its picturesque village green.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are among the pub's famous visitors (Image: PA)

To ease concerns, the pub began using a neighbouring field as an overspill car park - which did little to extinguish the heated rift.

Dozens of locals fear the makeshift car park is an eyesore and a dangerous fire hazard, particularly in summer........

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