Bee Developments sought outline planning permission to build on land south of Litcham Road in Mileham, near Dereham.

This would see the creation of two two-bed units and four four-bed properties on the site.

The plans were blocked by Breckland Council, saying the homes would "harm the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area".

The layout of the development (Image: Breckland Council)

Planning officials added that the proposals fail to represent "a sustainable form of........

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