Plans for four new glamping pods welcoming visitors for overnight stays in a Suffolk village have been submitted. 

Proposals for land northeast of The Abbey Cottage in Windsor Green, Cockfield, between Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds, have been submitted to Babergh District Council. 

The plans suggest that the land be transformed into a glamping pods site including decking areas, mown-grass footpaths, storage areas, and four glamping pods.

The pods are described as "high-quality" and are to be constructed off-site by manufacturer Pod Factory. 

If the plans are given the go-ahead, the site would operate as a year-round holiday let with pods rented on a nightly basis. 

A statement submitted to the council read: "Patrons will likely be couples and small families as the chosen target markets by the site operators. Party groups will not be permitted."

It continued: "The site will be marketed as a peaceful and relaxing retreat in nature, which should mean noise from guests is not a consideration, with minimal likelihood of noise and disruption to neighbouring properties and road users." 

The development would expand the existing business at The Abbey Cottage, which is used as tourist accommodation. 

The site would be reached via an unnamed public road off the A1141 and a new entrance is proposed. 

The statement said: "It is understood that the additional traffic generated by the glamping site will not negatively impact other road users, with a maximum of nine vehicles on site at any one time."

The planned site is described as "contemporary, luxury holiday accommodation" with surroundings that are "rich in tourist attractions." 

"The proposal will create an economic benefit to local businesses and services," the statement continued.

"This site is intended to be amongst the best available in the area and provide an exciting new alternative, offering guests a secluded retreat in nature and high-quality, modern glamping accommodation."