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    Key features

    • Freehold Residential Development Opportunity
    • Well located in a prominent city centre position opposite John Lewis
    • Arranged over 0.25 acres (0.10 hectares)
    • Planning consent for a nine dwelling scheme
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    • Vacant

    Description

    The property comprises a broadly regular-shaped brownfield redevelopment site extending to approximately 0.25 acres (0.10 hectares). The site is generally level and contains areas of hardstanding, remnants of former structures, in-situ floor slabs and demolition debris, together with areas of scrubland and grass. Positioned within the north-western corner of the site is a small three-storey brick-built building beneath a flat roof, which is intended to be demolished as part of the approved redevelopment. The site benefits from a fenced and gated frontage to Ber Street and is bounded by a mixture of brick walls and fencing. Occupying a prominent position close to Norwich city centre, the property sits opposite John Lewis and is surrounded by a mix of commercial, residential and leisure uses within an increasingly popular and regenerating part of the city.

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    Tenure

    Freehold

    Accommodation

    Site Area: Approximately 0.25 acres (0.10 hectares)

    Tenancy

    Vacant

    Planning

    The property benefits from full planning permission (Ref: 22/00272/F) ) and Listed Building Consent (Ref: 22/00274/L) granted by Norwich City Council on 8 November 2023 for the redevelopment of the site to provide nine dwellings with associated works, including the demolition of 10 Ber Street. The approved scheme comprises a three-storey block of three apartments fronting Ber Street together with six three-storey townhouses positioned to the rear of the site, arranged around a central access. The proposals provide a total of nine residential units comprising three apartments and six houses, extending to approximately 9,620 sq ft (894 sq m) net saleable accommodation. Interested parties should make their own enquiries of Norwich City Council regarding the planning permission, implementation requirements and any outstanding planning conditions.


    Planning Reference: 22/00272/F and LBC (Ref: 22/00274/L)

    Decision Date: 8 November 2023

    Local Planning Authority: Norwich City Council

    Consent: Redevelopment of the site to provide 9 dwellings with associated works, including demolition of 10 Ber Street and re-instatement of any exposed parts of 8 Ber Street with lime render following construction.

    Notes

    Please note the areas provided are approximate. The photos and any drawings are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the exact boundary of the property. The property has not been internally inspected by Savills. Prospective purchasers must rely upon their own enquiries in this regard. Please refer to the legal pack.


    Additional charges and fees might be charged by the seller and/or other third parties. You are strongly advised to read the Special Conditions of Sale for the Lot prior to bidding to check for any additional charges and fees.

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        Local information

        The property occupies a prominent city centre position on the eastern side of Ber Street, approximately 220 metres from the prime retail core of Norwich city centre. Ber Street has benefited from significant regeneration in recent years and now offers an attractive mix of independent cafés, restaurants, retailers, offices and residential developments.

        The site is located directly opposite John Lewis, with neighbouring occupiers including Rudlings Solicitors and Gerald Giles. Norwich is the administrative centre of Norfolk and benefits from an urban population of approximately 233,000, excellent road connections via the A11 and A47, a mainline railway station providing regular services to London and the Midlands, and an international airport. The property's central location places it within easy walking distance of the city's extensive retail, leisure and transport amenities, making it a highly accessible and desirable residential development opportunity.

        Transport

        Road: Norwich benefits from excellent road connections via the A11, which provides direct access south towards Cambridge and London, and the A47 trunk road, which links the city with the wider East Anglia region. The property occupies a central position on Ber Street, providing convenient access to the city centre road network and surrounding commercial and residential districts.


        Rail: Norwich railway station is situated approximately 1 mile to the east of the property and provides regular direct services to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge, Ipswich and the Midlands. The station is readily accessible on foot, by bicycle or via local public transport services.


        Bus: The property is located within easy walking distance of Norwich Bus Station and numerous city centre bus stops, providing extensive local and regional services throughout Norwich, Norfolk and the surrounding area.


        Air: Norwich Airport lies approximately 4 miles to the north of the city centre and offers domestic and international connections, including services to Schiphol Airport for onward worldwide travel.

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