Plans to build houses on the site of a demolished pub have been refused due to "insufficient information" of the development's environmental impact.

John Manoukian, the applicant, put forward plans to build two one-and-a-half-storey homes on the site of the former Mustard Pot in Whinburgh, near Dereham.

However, Breckland Council said that the application gave "insufficient information" to ensure the development would not negatively impact the environment. 

The Mustard Pot closed in 2021 due to financial instability and has since been demolished, leaving the site as brownfield land.

The site where the Mustard Pot used to be was earmarked to build two houses.The site where the Mustard Pot used to be was earmarked to build two houses. (Image: Google Maps)
Lanpro Services, on behalf of Mr Manoukian, said the scale of the plans were "appropriate" and the proposed materials reflected a design that was "in keeping with the density and character of Whinburgh".

However, Breckland Council said not enough information had been provided to show the houses would not adversely impact the River Wensum Special Area of Conservation and the Broads Special Area of Conservation.

It is not yet known if the applicant will appeal the decision.