Utilities Site

Allocated in Sites Specific Local Plan 2014 and emerging Local Plan Policy Number NOR1. Previous application withdrawn (BA/2015/0225/FUL). Potential for hazardarous substances to be present on the site.. Withdrawn application was described as: Full planning permission for demolition works and the development, on the Utilities site, of a biomass fuelled energy centre (49.9 MWe installed capacity), associated fuel storage, offloading facilities and railway works, district heating network centre and associated utilities linkages to the Carrow Works; 435 units of student accommodation; commercial units; boat moorings, landscaping and public realm provision; controlled access to Hardy Road and new vehicular access via the Deal Ground with new vehicular bridges over the River Wensum and River Yare; together with associated infrastructure works and all enabling and preparatory works. Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved) for demolition works and provision of 120 residential dwellings; 282 units of student accommodation; research centre; data centre; education centre; offices and training buildings; a new pedestrian and cycle access to Cremorne Lane; boat moorings, landscaping and public realm provision; together with associated infrastructure works and all enabling and preparatory works.