Norwich: Plans for three new homes at Bowthorpe Hall in NR5

If approved by Norwich City Council, the proposals will see the 1.5-storey dwellings constructed at the "under-used car park" of Bowthorpe Hall. 

The homes will be built in the style of a "very simple, traditional Norfolk vernacular with references to barn conversions".

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The layout has been designed as a simple long rectangular structure in order to mirror the buildings surrounding the main hall.

Each property will feature a shared dining and living space, kitchen, bathroom, kitchen and bedroom on the ground floor. 

The proposed elevations for the homes (Image: Norwich City Council)

Two car parking spaces will be provided for homeowners and a new reconfigured access drive from the existing driveway will be constructed to provide vehicle and pedestrian access to the homes.

The first floor will be a mezzanine with two bedrooms, one en suite and a bathroom.

The site is a Grade II-listed building constructed by Sir Robert Yallop - who locals affectionately call 'the King of Bowthorpe' - during the 17th century. 

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It was greatly altered during the 19th century and, during the Second World War, it was leased to the Royal Air Force - with several fighter aces, including Douglas Bader, understood to have stayed there.

In 1966, it was leased by the Bell School of Languages to house their summer school before becoming the permanent location of The Bell School soon afterwards.

Since then it has housed a number of office suites on its ground, first and second floors.

The site is accessed off Bowthorpe Hall Road, with the plans lodged by Pihi Developments Ltd.

The application for three new homes will now be considered by the city council.