Plans for 14 homes to be built in Dereham Road, Norwich

If approved, eight three-bed townhouses and six one-bed flats would be constructed at 457-465 Dereham Road, close to the Sweet Briar roundabout.

The plot had previously been occupied by Norwich Car Sales but a hand car wash and valeting centre has been based on the site since 2021.

Five of the new townhouses would be established facing Dereham Road, while the remaining three would be constructed further back.

The six flats would be developed over three stories to the rear of these properties.

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The plans submitted for the development (Image: Norwich City Council)

Provision will also be made for parking, a communal amenity space and electric vehicle charging points.

Existing vehicular access to the site from Dereham Road would be maintained - despite motorists having to cross a well-used bus lane.

A planning statement for the project reads: "Development within, over or adjacent to spaces or streets that form part of the public realm will ensure that adequate clearance either below or around the structure is available to allow the safe passage of pedestrians, cyclists and, where appropriate, vehicles."

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The application is the latest to be submitted for new housing in the area. 

Earlier this month, plans were revealed for three new homes at the "under-used car park" of Bowthorpe Hall, which dates back to the 17th century. 

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

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

Anyone wanting to comment on the Dereham Road plans has until Friday, August 11, with a decision to be made by the planning committee of Norwich City Council at a later date.