Environment Agency Objects to Norwich Pub Conversion Due to Flood Risk
What happened
The Environment Agency objected to the Norwich Muslim Centre’s plans to convert the Gatehouse pub on Dereham Road into a place of worship. The agency stated that the proposed extension, which would form a new prayer hall, would be built in a floodplain and could reduce the area's capacity to store floodwater. The agency warned that this could increase the risk of flooding elsewhere in the area.
From edp24.co.uk
Why it matters
The Environment Agency recommended that Norwich City Council refuse the application unless the flood concerns are addressed. The objection could be overcome if the centre submits revised proposals or flood-compensation measures proving there would be no loss of flood-storage capacity.
From edp24.co.uk
Who's involved
- Environment AgencyThe Environment Agency, which objected to the plans based on flood risk.
- Norwich City CouncilNorwich City Council, which received the objection and recommended refusal of the planning application.
- Chapelfield GardensChapelfield Gardens, a park in Norwich.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Norwich City CouncilSpeculative
The project might face significant delays or increased construction costs if revised proposals or flood-compensation measures are required by Norwich City Council.
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The entities involved
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Norwich City Council
City council for Norwich, England
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Environment Agency
non-departmental public body in the UK