Developers have revealed how they intend to build 55 homes at a historic city centre site after plans to bring a listed building back to life emerged.
Proposals for a housing development at 125-133 King Street, next to Dragon Hall, will be showcased at a public exhibition later this week - prior to an application being submitted to Norwich City Council.
And developers Norwich River have shared details of how it hopes to build 55 new homes at the site, consisting of 38 apartments and 17 townhouses.
The Grade II* listed buildings at 125-125A would be divided vertically into four townhouses, with gardens and parking to the rear, while the buildings at 127 and 129 would be converted into eight apartments.
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The additional homes would be new builds on the remaining areas of the site.
An exhibition showcasing drawings and further details of the proposed development will be held in The Foyle Gallery in Dragon Hall between 2pm and 7.30pm on Thursday, May 18.
A spokesman for Waller Planning, the project's planning consultants, said: "This is a chance for local people and businesses to comment and influence the content of the planning application before it is made.
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"We find this tends to lead to better design and it also helps people to understand what is being proposed before the application is put out for consultation by the council."
The spokesman also described the site as "under-used" and explained why Norwich River had chosen the area for development, adding: "Given its location, it’s an ideal place for new homes.
"There is also a pressing need to repair and refurbish the listed buildings, which are on the council’s 'at risk' register.
"The new-build residential development is required to fund some very expensive repairs and the listed buildings’ future residential use will help to secure their future."
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