The major redevelopment of the former Jeld Wen joinery factory with 500 new homes, employment land and provision for a new early years setting looks set to be approved.

The entrance to the the vacant Jeld Wen industrial site in Lowestoft. Plans for 500 new homes at the derelict former factory site are set to be discussed. Image: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Plans to transform the vacant Jeld Wen industrial site in Lowestoft will take a significant step forward as it is voted on this Friday.

The proposals for outline planning permission - allowing for a decision on the general principles of how a site can be developed - are being recommended for approval.

The entrance to the the vacant Jeld Wen industrial site in Lowestoft. Plans for 500 new homes at the derelict former factory site are set to be discussed. Image: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

East Suffolk Council's strategic planning committee will meet in Lowestoft to discuss a bid to demolish all of the existing on-site buildings and build 124 new apartments and 376 houses at the redundant Jeld Wen industrial site on Waveney Drive.

Waveney Drive in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)

Proposals for just over two hectares of land for employment, as well as land for a new early........

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