Unpopular plans for a modern four-bed house to be built in a city conservation area have been scrapped.

The plans were sent to Norwich City Council in November for a modern, timber-clad and low-carbon property in the garden of a home in St Leonards Terrace, in the heart of the Thorpe Hamlet Conservation Area. 

The building was intended to be split across two levels as it would be on a steep hill overlooking a woodland area. 

Eastern Daily Press: The home would be split over two levels on the steep hillThe home would be split over two levels on the steep hill (Image: Nordlodge Ltd)

The city council identified key issues with the proposed plans, including the location of the modern building.

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An urban conservation and design officer said: "While it is acknowledged that the proposal is of architectural merit, the development is not located in an appropriate area.

"We are not against a dwelling being built on the site, it is that the size and form of the proposed development is quite substantial within the plot.

"The harm caused by the development is considered to be substantial as the development will be visible from many viewpoints including Kett's Heights, Gas Hill and even Bishopsgate."

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It was not only the city council that took issue with the property, with seven of the 10 public responses lodged being in objection.

Eastern Daily Press: The timber-clad building would have been built on a site once mined for chalkThe timber-clad building would have been built on a site once mined for chalk (Image: Nordlodge Ltd)

"I am concerned for the stability of my property and land," commented one local.

"There has already been significant structural support work undertaken on the land surrounding the proposed site, partly because it is on a steep hill and also because the area was historically chalk mined.

"This is also going to cause huge noise disruption to neighbours and a loss of parking spaces, which is already an issue in this area."

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Another wrote: "I urge you to refuse this application.

"Any substantial development of this site is likely to be both technically infeasible and conservationally unacceptable for a new dwelling."

The city council confirmed the plans, submitted by Mr and Mrs A Witton, were withdrawn on Monday.