Norfolk sees plans for data centre, church conversion

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 17:43 · Archive

Norfolk is seeing planning applications for a new data centre alongside proposals to convert a closed church and empty retail building.

Several planning applications are under public notice in Norfolk this week, including proposals for new developments across the county.

St Faith's Church in Lenwade, a village eleven miles north west of Norwich, closed in 2006 following declining congregations. Planning permission to convert the building into a house was granted in 2010 and work began two years later, but consent has since lapsed. New proposals would create a larger living space through the addition of a first floor, keeping the nave open with a staircase positioned against an external wall to retain a sense of space.

The former Yarmouth Stores building on South Quay in Great Yarmouth, once a major hub for exporting workwear, has stood empty since 2019. David Fish of Scroby Fayre Limited is seeking permission from Great Yarmouth Borough Council to subdivide the property into four retail units, each with its own shop front, bringing the building back into use.

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• Plans for new data centre among public notices in NorfolkFrom plans for a new data centre to a bid to convert a former church in Lenwade, here are five public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week.Eastern Daily Press · 11 Oct, 17:00
• Plans for new data centre among public notices in NorfolkFrom plans for a new data centre to a bid to convert a former church in Lenwade, here are five public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week.Norwich Evening News · 11 Oct, 17:00

In this story: St Faith's Church · Lenwade · Norwich · Great Yarmouth · David Fish · Scroby Fayre Limited · Great Yarmouth Borough Council

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