Plans to demolish an office block on the outskirts of Norwich have been withdrawn after a number of concerns were raised.
Windsor House in Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew, which overlooks Whitlingham Country Park, had been due to become 14 new homes aimed at over-55s.
The building was described as of "low visual quality" by developers Property East as plans were lodged with the Broads Authority in February.
However, the project has been withdrawn after concerns were raised over its environmental impact and the ongoing nutrient neutrality issues.
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Flats would cause an "unacceptable obstruction" of the river valley and need more parking spaces according to Thorpe St Andrew Town Council, which objected to the plans.
A spokesman for the town council said: "The quality of this existing building is poor and therefore an improved redevelopment would be welcome.
"The town council believes that better aesthetics and thoughtful orientation of the building on the site would lessen its impact through reducing the appearance of massing, thereby improving the street scene and views beyond the property from Yarmouth Road."
Homes would have been split into 11 two-bedroom apartments, a one-bedroom apartment and two three-bedroom apartments.
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Norfolk Wildlife Trust said it was concerned light spill from balconies could impact a nearby bat roost and about increased visitor pressure at Carey’s Meadow.
Natural England also advised developers that the building fell into the Impact Risk Zone of European Sites vulnerable to nutrient impacts, meaning the developer would need to provide plans to ensure nutrient neutrality.
This measure is intended to stop large quantities of nitrogen and phosphates from harming protected species in the River Wensum and the Broads.
Norfolk County Council's highways team did not object to the plans but did raise concerns over a lack of car and cycle parking spaces for the homes.
The county council's historic environment manager objected to the plans as they could damage the Thorpe St Andrew Conservation Area, which includes the Grade II-listed Thorpe Lodge.
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