A former place of worship could soon be hosting live music, along with food and drink, after an application was recently submitted to convert the space.

The United Reformed Church (URC), located in Princes Street at the junction with Elm Hill, received an application to have its use changed in order to "create a positive and active environment to enjoy".

Sited opposite St Peter Hungate Church, the URC dates back to 1828 and underwent a major refurbishment in 2014 - however in August 2020 it closed.

Norwich Evening News: The United Reformed Church (URC) is located in Princes Street, opposite the St Peter Hungate Church in Elm HillThe United Reformed Church (URC) is located in Princes Street, opposite the St Peter Hungate Church in Elm Hill (Image: Newsquest)READ MORE: 'Wow factor' penthouse in city centre with on sale for £550,000

The application, submitted to Norwich City Council, sets out proposals to convert "the existing vacant building from former Church/Place of Worship, to an arts and dance facility, with capacity to host live music events and the option to serve food and drink.

Norwich Evening News: A look at the upper-floor of URC siteA look at the upper-floor of URC site (Image: CAM Architects)A design statement included with the application, by CAM Architects, says: "The new design will retain much of the building fabric to provide the opportunity to re-use the existing building without the need for radical changes.

"The external appearance will remain unchanged with only signage proposed to represent the new use of the building.

"The use of the building will remain within strict timeframes over a structured timetable to respect the local context and fit seamlessly within the opening times of neighbouring businesses."

Norwich Evening News: An idea of what the venue could look like if planning permission is agreedAn idea of what the venue could look like if planning permission is agreed (Image: CAM Architects)READ MORE: Man threatens to handcuff himself to City Hall over flat's fire door safety

Opening times on the application suggest the venue would open Monday to Friday from 10am to 11pm, Saturday from 10am to midnight and Sunday/bank holidays, from midday to 10pm.

Norwich Evening News: The URC dates back to 1828 and underwent a major refurbishment in 2014, before closing in 2020The URC dates back to 1828 and underwent a major refurbishment in 2014, before closing in 2020 (Image: Newsquest)The design statement added: "The aim is to create a positive and active environment to enjoy the shared benefits of reutilising this building, to once again provide a space for people to enjoy and be together."

The consultation date is due to be finished on September 27, with a target date of September 29.

Norwich Evening News: The consultation date on the application will run until September 27The consultation date on the application will run until September 27 (Image: CAM Architects)

Norwich Evening News: The application was sent to Norwich City Council on September 4The application was sent to Norwich City Council on September 4 (Image: Newsquest)