The closure of Beales department store in Lowestoft in April 2019 left a 'major site' prime for redevelopment.

The former Beales department store on London Road North, in Lowestoft ahead of closure in 2019. (Image: Archant)

The long-vacant former Westgate department store situated on Lowestoft town centre is steeped in history, with former shops on the substantial stretch that lastly housed Beales including chemists, opticians, a cycle company, Lowestoft Water and Gas and the Victoria Arcade.

The vacant former department store in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick........

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