James Genn-Bromley of Bromley Homes had applied in October to South Norfolk Council to construct a two-bedroom home on land off Snows Hill in Chedgrave, near Loddon.

The proposed building measured just over 73 square metres and would have sat on a plot measuring approximately 241 square metres, but was rejected due to concerns it would have an unacceptable impact on neighbours.

South Norfolk Council said: "The proposed development represents an unacceptable form of development that would have a detrimental impact upon the amenity of the neighbours.

The original application included a gable but this was later revised (Image: Qube Design Group)

"The impact of the proposal on neighbour amenity is excessive in relation to the loss of light, overshadowing and overbearing impact.

"The proposed development represents an unacceptable cramped and contrived form of development what would have a detrimental impact upon the prevailing character of the area."

Plans show a square shaped singe-story building with two bedrooms to the west of the property and an open-plan kitchen/living area to the east.

Two parking spaces would have been provided and an electric vehicle charging point and a secure storage area for bikes.

Documents reveal the plans were revised following correspondence with the council, with the home's footprint reduced.

The revised plans showed a square shaped home (Image: Qube Design Group)

The plans received three objections from locals as well as from Chedgrave Parish Council which said one member had "raised further concern that the proposed development is neither suitable nor necessary, particularly in light of the imminent construction of 76 dwellings opposite the site".

One neighbour said: "This proposal is an infill development of an existing side garden at 27 Snow Hill and represents overdevelopment of this tight spot near the end of Snows Hill Cul-de-Sac."

The bungalow was set to take design cues from surrounding homes, using pale buff brick, grey concrete tiles and white-framed windows.

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