Plans to build a house that have caused a dispute between a hospitality chain and North Norfolk villagers are awaiting an appeal decision.
A planning application, lodged by The Chestnut Group in 2023 with North Norfolk District Council, proposed building a house on land adjacent to the Maltings Hotel in Weybourne.
The plans were thrown out over concerns the impact the home would have on neighbours' properties, leading the company to launch an appeal.
The appeal process is still ongoing.
A planning document stated: "The dwelling is designed as a domestic property, which could be used as part of the hotel complex either as managers accommodation, large family group accommodation as guests of the hotel, or for resale into the property market."
The council had agreed with villagers' objections in its refusal stating: "The proposed development would result in unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of the dwelling to the east known as Gullies with regard to overshadowing, loss of outlook and overbearing impacts owing to the close proximity of the proposed dwelling."
One villager commented on the planning process: "I can only say that I am now actually frightened by the presence of such an unneighbourly and heavy-handed newcomer soon to be acting roughshod in our Village."
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In a statement relating to the appeal, a statement on behalf of the pub group issued on October 16 stated: "Since purchasing the site The Chestnut Group has endeavoured to build positive relationships with the local community.
"They have responded to all their concerns and implemented several mitigation measures to reduce impacts of the build on the locals.
"Despite this a small section of the local community has been extremely hostile and determined to stop the refurbishment and reopening of the hotel, despite the benefits it will bring to the village."
This is not the first time the Maltings Hotel has caused controversy.
Earlier this year the hotel's bid for a late-night alcohol licence caused a stir in the village.
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