Public house with full planning permission to convert into three houses

The former White Hart public house, which closed in 2019, is a substantial 269 sq/m detached building set in around 0.31 of an acre (stms), close to Thetford Forest. The period property has full planning permission to convert into three houses. It will be a tasteful and exclusive gated development which will be known as White Hart Mews and will comprise three individual two storey properties, one 4 bedroom, one 2 bedroom and one 3 bedroom house, all with views over open countryside. Central heating is provided by ouil fired boiler. In 2023 £8,000 was spent on selected roof and rainwater management upgrades. The property is not listed and is not in a conservation area.

Tenure

Freehold

Planning

Full planning permission was granted by Breckland Council on 29th October 2025 for the change of use and extension of 7 White Hart Street to create 3 dwellings, including associated works, landscaping and infrastructure. Reference PL/2025/0581/FMIN. Further details and plans can be found on the public access website of Breckland Council breckland.gov.uk/planning.

Existing Accommodation

Ground floor: bar, male and female wc, dining area, entrance lobby, conservatory, beer cellar, utility, store room First floor: landing, four bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom Outside: generous front and rear garden and ample off road parking

Additional options / Information

The flat roof of the original pub kitchen below has been earmarked as balcony / roof garden accessed both from the first floor corridor of the garden via the former fire exit staircase. The single storey section housed letting bedrooms and/or staff quarters, measures around 540 sq/ft and could be used for additional living space, for example arts and crafts, gym, workshop, games room etc or for easy conversion to cart lodge car parking. Additionally it could lends itself to development as a self contained two bedrooms bungalow / granny annex. There are three options for the property: Option 1: Refurbishment and reconfiguration of whole foot print as one family family home Option 2: Redevelopment to three dwellings as per planning permission Option 3: Utilization of the ground floor and first floor as a family home leaving the single storey extension as s self contained granny annex for extended family use or onward sale as a separate bungalow. All three options can be achieved within the existing footprint without the need for extensions.

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating D

Services

Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Local Authority

Breckland Council

Solicitors

Howells Solicitors, Elm Court, Ref: Stephen Hiscocks, Tel: 01656 641065

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.