Fashion retailer Gap is set to close its Norwich based store.

Eastern Daily Press: Gap on London St is set to become an Ivy Collection restaurant. Photo: Mariah FeriaGap on London St is set to become an Ivy Collection restaurant. Photo: Mariah Feria (Image: Archant)

The shop on London Street, which sells clothing for men, women and children, is to shut in February.

A Gap employee told this paper: 'We've been informed the store is officially closing on February 25 but I think it will close before then.

'We're not taking any more orders, we just have what you see here. When everything is gone, we'll shut and the last few days have been very busy so I don't think it will take long.'

They added: 'The shop isn't relocating, once it shuts, the closest Gap will be in Cambridge.'

Upon closure, the building is to be converted into an Ivy Collection restaurant.

Owned by Troia Restaurants Limited, The Ivy Collection is a range of grills, brasseries and cafes which are said to bring the 'inimitable service and vibrant surroundings' of The Ivy restaurant in London to locations across the UK.

The restaurants offer full service from breakfast through to dinner, with their menus featuring a selection of modern British cuisine.

Troia Restaurants Limited have applied to Norwich City Council for a premises licence.

The proposed licensable activities include regulated entertainment in the form of recorded music, the supply of alcohol and late night refreshments.

They are also requesting opening hours of 8am until 12.30am Sunday to Wednesday and 8am until 1.30am Thursday to Sunday.