A POPULAR restaurant in a village near Bromsgrove could be turned into a house if planning chiefs give the scheme the thumbs up.

Bromsgrove District Council's planning committee will discuss an application on Monday for a change of use from licensed restaurant to a single home at Freshman's, in Church Hill, Belbroughton.

The building, in the green belt, was originally three separate units.

Planning officers have recommended the plan for approval because the external appearance will not be affected and therefore the scheme will have no impact on the character and appearance of the building.