A proposal for a grocery store in a little-used room in a house has been rejected by planners.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council had been asked to consider an application to site a shop at 13 St George's Road, next to the former Art College building.

According to papers the conversion involved a large domestic storage room to the right of the front door which was little-used.

Several neighbours objected saying there were enough convenience stores in the area and another was not needed.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: A house which flanks Nelson Road Central in Great Yarmouth could host a grocery store if planners allow an application from the owner.A house which flanks Nelson Road Central in Great Yarmouth could host a grocery store if planners allow an application from the owner. (Image: Google Maps)

Concerns were also raised about anti-social behaviour, noise, and parking. One person said they supported the proposal.

Another added: "All it will do is encourage more drunks and more anti-social behaviour which is already rife in this area.
"It's gotten worse in the eight years I have been here, to the point I have to lock my door even when at home."

Refusing the application borough council officers said they were also concerned about the impact on people living in the house which is divided into flats, and the effect on the conservation area.