A vandal-plagued former farmhouse could finally be turned into a pub/restaurant.

Saviour Inns has submitted plans which would bring Upper Northbrook Farmhouse in Worthing back into use.

The 19th Century farmhouse, which is boarded up after repeated vandal attacks, has been earmarked as a pub since 1992.

Since then, hundreds of new homes have been built in the area as the suburb of West Durrington is expanded.

Saviour Inns wants to renovate the building in Fulbeck Avenue, add a new single-storey extension and a conservatory.

The borough council has received three letters of objection.

Protesters fear the pub would lead to an increase in noise and traffic.

But a report to councillors says: "The site has been identified for a public house/ restaurant for a considerable number of years and it is considered the proposal would not represent an undesirable use."