St Michael-at-Plea Church in Redwell Street, a Grade I listed site, will be converted into a piano and jazz bar if the new leaseholder's plans are approved.

John Taylor submitted the proposal to Norwich City Council last week.

Mr Taylor, who lives off St Benedicts Street, is hoping to provide a "cultural social space" at the 15th century site which is owned by the Historic Churches Trust.

St Michael-at-Plea Church in St Andrews Street (Image: Newsquest)

The 55-year-old said: "There's something around having a grand piano at a bar that's nice.

"I used to regularly visit

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