Carrow Works, the former Colman’s Mustard and Robinsons squash factory site in Norwich, is to be turned into a new housing quarter.
Carrow Works is a 17-hectare site with distinctive heritage and proximity to the city centre and riverside and is hoped to become a high-quality, thriving neighbourhood.
Homes England, which acquired the site, will work closely with Norwich City Council and partners to develop detailed proposals for the site.
Engagement with residents, stakeholders and local organisations will play a key role in shaping the future of Carrow Works and ensuring its heritage is sensitively managed and integrated into a new urban quarter for the city.
Alison Crofton, chief regional delivery officer at Homes England, said: “The acquisition of Carrow Works marks a significant step forward in the regeneration of East Norwich and toward the delivery of a new vibrant community.
“This is a prime example of how Homes England is working collaboratively with Norwich City Council to turn this complex brownfield site into a thriving neighbourhood that will provide much-needed homes.
“Carrow Works forms part of the wider East Norwich Strategic Regeneration Area (ENSRA), which has been identified by Norwich City Council for the delivery of up to 3,500 homes.
“It will also feature a new employment space, public spaces, and improved access to the rivers Wensum and Yare, The Broads and surrounding green spaces.”
Norwich was recently named the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times.
It was described as a “creative, contemporary city, with a small-town feel” and was chosen for its “historic character” and “urban buzz.”
Judges also visited every nominated location to compare schools, transport, broadband speeds and mobile signal.
They also looked at whether the place had a strong sense of community.
Norwich Castle, which reopened recently after major renovation work, was also highlighted as a major attraction.