Eaton Park Pavilion in Norwich to get changing room upgrades

The Southwest Pavilion is one of the four quadrants that make up the building in the heart of Eaton Park.

According to the heritage statement attached to the planning application, this part of the pavilion was built between 1921 and 1933 and was designed to be used as a changing facility for those using the park for sporting activities.

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Now, to meet current sports facility requirements, Norwich City Council has applied to knock down the walls separating the 10 current changing rooms to transform the space into four much larger team spaces, with two spaces for officials to use as well.

The four quadrants are grade II listed (Image: Newsquest)

Each new changing room will have four showers and toilet facilities - with several football teams using Eaton Park's pitches at weekends.

There will also be secure lobbied entrances, ensuite sanitary accommodation, larger team changing spaces, naturally well-lit spaces and efficiently heated and ventilated areas built into the plans if approved.

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Solar panels could be fitted to the roofs and key code access to the new changing rooms secured to the exterior of the building.

The quadrant was given a grade II listed accreditation by Historic England in 1995.

The city council's planning department is considering the application.