A property which was gutted by a fierce fire almost two years ago could be demolished and rebuilt.

Eastern Daily Press: The house on Longview Close, Snettisham, which was damaged by fire in March 2019The house on Longview Close, Snettisham, which was damaged by fire in March 2019 (Image: Archant)

Flames tore through the two-bed semi on Longview Close, Snettisham, in March 2019. Ten pumps including an aerial ladder were sent to the scene, off the main Lynn Road.

An elderly man then living at the property was helped to safety by neighbours. People living nearby described flames shooting from the windows and a mushroom cloud of black smoke.

Eastern Daily Press: Ten appliances were sent to the scene of the fire in Longview Close, at SnettishamTen appliances were sent to the scene of the fire in Longview Close, at Snettisham (Image: Archant)

The house and its contents were almost completely destroyed by the blaze, which also damaged the roof of a neighbouring property. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Now Chris Andrews has applied for planning permission to demolish and rebuild the house. In his application, he states temporary propping has been installed and the house has been fenced of from members of the public.

Eastern Daily Press: Damage to the rear of the house, in Longview Close, SnettishamDamage to the rear of the house, in Longview Close, Snettisham (Image: Archant)

A decision is expected in March or April.

Eastern Daily Press: Damage to the property on Longview Close, SnettishamDamage to the property on Longview Close, Snettisham (Image: Archant)


Eastern Daily Press: An aerial ladder at the scene of the fire in Longview CloseAn aerial ladder at the scene of the fire in Longview Close (Image: Archant)