The scheme, agreed this week, will help "buy time" for the village of Overstrand, which is facing a battle against time as erosion continues to threaten the vulnerable coastline.

Changes to the shoreline management policy this year require a new approach by North Norfolk District Council after being told new sea defences will not be funded.

An image captured by Shaun Button at Drone Vision Norfolk showing erosion at Overstrand (Image: Shaun Button Drone Vision Norfolk)

It is hoped the costly repairs will buy time for longer-term measures being developed to allow for a 'managed........

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