The planning application, lodged by FPC Income and Growth PLC, wanted permission for a new development constructed on land at the junction of Yarmouth Road and the Caister by-pass - a site formerly used for car boot sales.

According to supporting documents, the development would have created up to 165 jobs, including 75 full-time and 90 part-time roles at the petrol station, restaurant and coffee shop.

The site, however, is crossed by the Bacton to Great Yarmouth high-pressure gas pipeline, which is the sole pipeline serving the Great Yarmouth Power Station.

The rejected plans for a new service area........

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