First look at ambitious new masterplan for city gateway

The Nelson Hotel in Norwich will be transformed into a vibrant space with a spacious plaza, homes, restaurants and river walk.

Hospitality giant Whitbread, which is behind the rejuvenation, put forward its initial proposals earlier this year but missed a key deadline to submit its planning application in June.

The plans for Nelson Hotel's redevelopment have been overhauled (Image: Whitbread)

The company has since redoubled its efforts, unveiling a total redesign earlier this month and pledging to submit its plans to the city council by September.

Further details of the revamp have........

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