5 public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week

1. New homes for subsidence-hit Norwich street

WT Design (Image: WT Design)

Fresh plans have been lodged to bring new life to Argyle Street once blighted by subsidence.

The scheme would see new homes built on the site of properties that had to be demolished after ground movement left them unsafe, forcing locals out and leaving a long‑standing gap in the street.

Developers say the project is aimed at replacing lost housing with modern, better‑designed properties and finally resolving safety concerns that have dogged the area.

Planners will weigh up the benefits of regeneration and new homes against issues such as design, access and the challenge of building again on land with a history of subsidence.

2. Councillor’s HMO plan in Yarmouth rejected

The Great Yarmouth First councillor has been told he can't convert a property into a house of multiple occupation (Image: Great Yarmouth First/Google Maps)

In Great Yarmouth, a bid by a sitting councillor to turn a property into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been thrown out.

The proposal, which would have converted the building in York Road into shared accommodation, came amid a wider debate about the concentration of HMOs in parts of the town.

The application was refused after concerns over over‑intensification, parking pressures and the impact on neighbours’ amenity.

3. Flood defence upgrade planned for Yarmouth

Floods along Great Yarmouth seafront following a tidal surge (Image: Mike Page)

A major planning application has gone in for flood defence works in Great Yarmouth as the town continues to grapple with the threat from the North Sea and the Broads.

The proposed scheme sets out a programme of improvements designed to bolster existing structures, reduce overtopping risk and better protect homes, businesses and key infrastructure.

Engineers argue the upgrades are needed to keep pace with climate change and rising sea levels, as well as to maintain resilience after recent flood alerts.

4. £564k safety repairs for Norwich church tower ruins

St Bartholomew's Church tower (Image: Denise Bradley)

In Norwich, one of the city’s historic church tower ruins is in line for a £564,000 safety overhaul amid fears over falling masonry and long‑term decay.

A detailed scheme has been drawn up to stabilise the structure and carry out extensive repairs while preserving as much of the historic fabric of St Benedict's and St Bartholomew's as possible.

Works are expected to focus on making the tower safe for the public and heading off further deterioration so it can remain part of the skyline for years to come.

5. Night-time closures for A147 Grapes Hill

Part of Grapes Hill will be closed overnight (Image: Google)

Highways chiefs have announced overnight closures on the A147 Grapes Hill (northbound) in Norwich for surface dressing works this summer.

From 7pm to 11pm on June 25, crews will resurface the stretch between the B1108 Convent Road and the A1074 Dereham Road, with two further evenings held in reserve as contingency.

The programme also includes line painting and the renewal of cat’s eyes, with additional closures planned between 7pm and 2am from July 7 to July 10 if needed.

Access to properties will be maintained at all times and a signed diversion route will be in place while the road is shut.