Andrew Evans, a Conservative member of South Norfolk Council, carried out the works at the side of his property in Toft Monks.

He built a shed and wood store on land that was previously a ditch and moved his fencing to enclose the area.

He did not realise he needed planning permission to carry out the work but once it was completed a neighbour put in an official complaint.

Evening sunshine lights up the crops in Toft Monks, near Beccles (Image: Nick Butcher) Mr Evans - who represents Thurlton ward at South Norfolk Council, which includes the parish of Toft Monks - then lodged a........

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