How Anglia Square could look once the redevelopment is complete. Photo: Weston Homes Archant More than 200 comments have been lodged over controversial proposals to revamp Norwich’s Anglia Square, with the clock ticking on the final deadline for views to be submitted. A CGI image showing what Anglia Square could look like. Picture: Weston Homes The latest submissions include: • Concerns from Natural England over the impact an anticipated increase in dog walkers would have on the area around the River Wensum • Broadland District Council and the Friends of Catton Park are worried about how the 25-storey tower could affect views from Catton Park • The NHS is seeking contributions from the developer to relocate and refit Magdalen Street’s Gurney Surgery. A CGI image showing what Anglia Square could look like at night. Picture: Weston Homes • Norfolk County Council wants the developers to include a new library or to pay for extra books for other libraries. Housebuilder Weston Homes, along with landowner Columbia Threadneedle, have lodged plans with Norwich City Council for the ambitious transformation of the shopping complex. It would include up to 1,250 new homes, a 25-storey tower, dozens of shops, a 200-bed hotel, 600-space car park and pedestrianised areas. The project would see a minimum of 120 affordable homes, plus a £2.5m new base for Surrey Chapel, which would be demolished. Anglia Square. Picture: ANTONY KELLY Norwich City Council’s planning committee will, ultimately, make the decision on whether the scheme should get the green light…. [Read full story]
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