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Lowestoft cultural quarter plans reapproved after sewer discovery
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Revised plans for East Suffolk Council's cultural quarter in Lowestoft have been approved, allowing the regeneration project to restart after being stalled for a year due to the discovery of a sewer. The redesigned scheme avoids relocating the sewer, gained support from Anglian Water, and will transform the former Battery Green car park and Marina Road area into a dynamic cultural destination.
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- Revised planning permission has been granted for Lowestoft's new cultural quarter after a year-long delay caused by the discovery of a sewer.
- The updated design avoids the need to relocate the sewer and is supported by Anglian Water.
- The project, led by East Suffolk Council, aims to regenerate the former Battery Green car park and land around Marina Road.
- The development will feature flexible buildings for music events, performances, exhibitions, and workshops.
- Work is expected to begin this winter and finish by the following winter as part of a wider £29.2m regeneration fund.