Norwich housing scheme stalled after developer collapse

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:32 · Archive

A half-finished 40-home development at a former brewery site in Norwich has sat abandoned for over a year after its developer fell into administration.

A half-finished housing development in Norwich has been abandoned for more than a year, with neighbours calling for it to be completed. The scheme at the former St Martin's Brewery site in Oak Street was approved by Norwich City Council eight years ago and construction began in 2019.

The development was intended to create 40 homes, including three- and four-bedroom houses, two penthouses and 26 one- and two-bedroom flats, some with views of the River Wensum. Work ground to a halt in June last year when the developer, Fosse Sil Wy Limited, fell into administration.

Residents have expressed concern about the site's condition. Muur Robert, who walks down Oak Street regularly, said: 'I worry it could become a dangerous site. It is an eyesore and it doesn't look good for the area.' A neighbour living in St Martins Close criticised Norwich City Council, saying the site has been left abandoned for more than a year.

Although the development is reportedly being sold to a new buyer, no date has been set for construction to restart and the scheme remains in limbo.

How it is being reported

• Calls for 'eyesore' housing scheme to finish after years of delaysPeople living in Oak Street are calling for a housing scheme started by Fosse Sil Wy Limited to be finished after the company fell into administration.Norwich Evening News · 14 Oct, 06:00
• Calls for 'eyesore' housing scheme to finish after years of delaysPeople living in Oak Street are calling for a housing scheme started by Fosse Sil Wy Limited to be finished after the company fell into administration.Eastern Daily Press · 14 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Norwich City Council · Fosse Sil Wy Limited · Oak Street · Norwich · St Martin's Brewery · River Wensum

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