Assembly House in Norwich approved for new security gates

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Norwich City Council has approved security measures at the Assembly House to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Norwich City Council has approved security measures at the Assembly House in the city centre to address anti-social behaviour affecting the venue and its staff.

The approved plans, submitted by Ian Shann, include new pedestrian and car gates, a new entrance and courtyard for accommodation at the Undercroft, a lightweight laundry room and parking canopy. Locked pedestrian gates will be installed at either end of the path leading to the Chantry shopping centre, with improvements also planned to the appearance of an extension to two rooms at the Undercroft.

Agents writing on behalf of Mr Shann stated in the planning papers that there was 'currently a problem with anti-social behaviour along the boundary with the Chantry, which is impacting the guests' experience at the Assembly House and also the safety of staff members'. They noted that the proposed gates would 'provide much-needed security to this side of the Assembly House, helping to control access to the site outside of operational hours'.

How it is being reported

• City venue gets green light for plans to stop 'problem with anti-social behaviour'The Assembly House gets approval for security gates to help bring an end to problem with anti-social behaviour near the premises.Norwich Evening News · 22 Oct, 06:00
• City venue gets green light for plans to stop 'problem with anti-social behaviour'The Assembly House gets approval for security gates to help bring an end to problem with anti-social behaviour near the premises.Eastern Daily Press · 22 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Assembly House · Norwich City Council · Ian Shann · Norwich · Chantry

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