Four Fishers Lane, which is a derelict building dating back to the 1950s, will become two three-storey homes.

According to planning documents, the building was last used as an industrial workshop in 2001 - but has since remained empty and fallen into disrepair. 

Planners for Norwich City Council, who approved the proposals put forward by YTKO Group, said the building is "currently in a dilapidated condition, principally due to neglect and a lack of maintenance and repair".

As part of their report, they relied on comments from the council's conservation and design team leader, who said: "The principal of development at the site is acceptable, as is the overall design and materiality of the scheme.

"The proposed new dwellings are not considered to cause harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area."

Each home would feature two bedrooms and shower rooms on the ground floor, a living and dining area on the first and a bedroom and bathroom on the third. 

But not everyone supported the plans.

One business owner, who objected to the plans, was worried the dust from construction will put off customers.

They said: "The proposed demolition of this area will affect us considerably, the noise will interfere with the day to day running. As a hair salon, our clients pay for a service and with the demolition noise and building noise we could end up losing clients."

Another person, who feared the new homes would encroach on their privacy, said: "The height of the proposed parapet wall will considerably cut out natural day light and also obstruct the view from my living room window.

"The height of the terrace will cause loss of privacy in my living room by being overlooked."

© Norwich Evening News