Plans to convert former church rooms into a two-bedroom home have been approved. 

The church rooms, in Campingland, Swaffham, were originally constructed in 1838 and used as a school.

They were then converted into a church hall for St Peter and St Paul Parochial church, according to the planning application. 

The grade-II listed property is located in a residential area of the town.

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The plans, which were submitted earlier this year, outline changing the listed church rooms into a two-bedroom home with careful consideration to the building's exterior. 

John and Nicola Plowman, the applicants, said in planning papers: "This proposal acknowledges the historical importance of this building and seeks to enhance its significance as a historical asset whilst increasing its utility."

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No objections were submitted to the planning portal and Breckland Council, which approved the plans, said: "Overall, the variation as proposed above is considered acceptable and recommended for approval." 

The applicants have three years to complete the development.