The house, which is currently being extended, stands next to the Stag at West Acre, near Swaffham.

West Acre Estate has applied for planning permission to use the property, called Ford Cottage, as a temporary replacement while work is under way on the pub.

Planning papers say the ground floor of the house would be used for the bar, while letting rooms upstairs would remain available.

A planning statement says: "Ford Cottage is in the ideal location to be used as a temporary pub as it is very close to the Stag, making it........

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