Plans in for Norwich Anglia Square regeneration

Planning applications have submitted a regeneration scheme in north Norwich that would create more than 1,200 new homes.

Covering more than 1.2 million square feet, the proposals for Anglia Square consist of a series of new buildings around two landscaped plazas, surrounded by pedestrian boulevards, green squares, central courtyards and trees.

The biggest of the proposed new buildings is a 25-storey apartment block.

Under the proposals, the regenerated Anglia Square would provide more than 1,200 new homes, with at least 10% of them classified as affordable homes.

There would also be space for around 40 new shops, as well as a 200-bed hotel and a new leisure quarter, centred on a replacement ground floor multi-screen cinema.

The plans involve displacing Surrey Chapel, a Free Evangelical church, but it has been promised a new £2.5m home within the development.

Chairman & chief executive of the construction firm heading up the project said:

“Based on two years of extensive discussions with the city council and local community, the proposals for Anglia Square would transform it into a vibrant mixed-use urban quarter. Bringing inward investment and job creation, the regenerated site would help to further enhance the local community and complement the existing city centre.”

Further adding:

“Historically Anglia Square has been subject to several abandoned or stalled proposals. We are committed to changing this and providing a successful future for the site.

Source: The Construction Index

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