housing
Plans to extend conservation area
Development rights could be removed on some south Norwich streets, under plans by the city council. By placing roads such as Park Lane and Trinity Street into a conservation area, the council hopes to protect their historic character. Under the plans, it would put a stop to residents paving over their front gardens or adding extensions to the front of the properties. Read More…
Uncertainty over Hall Road development
A High Court decision has today put part of property group Targetfollow into administration. The move raises questions about the future of a multi-million pound project planned for Hall Road, which includes the regeneration of the former Bally Shoe Factory. Read More…
“Bitter blow” as funding withdrawn
Funding for the city’s first new council homes in 20 years has been pulled. Some of the homes were due to be built on Stafford Street. Read More…
End to ‘garden grabbing’ in south Norwich
The practice of ‘garden grabbing’ is being stopped by the Government, in a tightening of planning law. In Norwich the proportion of houses being built in residential gardens has doubled in the last decade. Read More…
Developers negotiate deal to build 1000 homes
Cringleford CE VA Primary is pushing ahead with plans to relocate to a new school at Round House Park. As part of the negotiations, the developers hope to secure a deal to build 1,000 homes. Read More…
Artist fights for Norwich landmark
A local artist wants to protect Norwich’s last remaining windmill. John Broadbent, says views of Peafield Mill should be retained, as the city grows around it. The mill is the subject of one of his oil paintings, which hung in the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts until recently. Read More…
Thinking of moving? Pop to the pub
Two businesses hit by the recession, estate agents and the pub trade, are joining forces to get people house-hunting again. The venue – The Unthank; the idea – free expert advice on moving house over a cup of coffee. Read More…
Sites earmarked for future homes
Plans to build on a strip of land behind houses on Earlham Road is facing strong opposition from residents. It’s one of dozens of sites, including part of Eaton Golf Club and large parts the UEA, earmarked for future development. Read More…
