Plans for a new Greggs to open on the outskirts of the city have been given the go-ahead.

The popular bakery chain, which has eight shops dotted across the city, submitted preliminary proposals for the former Lloyds TSB bank next to the Heartsease roundabout on April 26.

The application to Norwich City Council included adding a new shopfront, signs and air conditioner condenser units at the vacant Harvey Lane site - but the car parking situation isn't clear yet.

Norwich Evening News: The Greggs would open up at the former Lloyds TSB bank in Heartsease, which closed in October 2022The Greggs would open up at the former Lloyds TSB bank in Heartsease, which closed in October 2022 (Image: Newsquest)

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There were concerns from the council around the environmental implication of the new air conditioner units, but after contacting Greggs it confirmed: "The old units would be removed from the roof and two new units are being installed at the rear.

"Noise details have been considered and there are no objections to these units being installed if they are maintained in accordance with manufacturers' specifications."

Norwich Evening News: Greggs are keeping tight-lipped saying they have no further details to share as of yetGreggs are keeping tight-lipped saying they have no further details to share as of yet (Image: Newsquest)

With plans approved, it means the roughly 4,200sqft site - which has stood dormant since October 2022 - would open its doors again to the public.

However, a Greggs spokesman said there are no further details that can be shared yet.

When contacted previously about the site, a spokesman had said: "Greggs is always looking into new shop locations."

The approval comes with the area set to see a £4.4m investment to revamp the Heartsease roundabout.

Norwich Evening News: The application from Greggs was sent to Norwich City Council on April 26The application from Greggs was sent to Norwich City Council on April 26 (Image: Newsquest)

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The changes - to be paid for with a portion of the £32m awarded to Norfolk through the government's Transforming Cities scheme - would include a realignment of the roundabout to make it easier to navigate, as well as changes to the lanes that would help to reduce driver confusion and hesitation.

The junction would also have one clear lane around the roundabout, with a single-lane entry and exit on each arm with the aim to reduce excessive speeding.

However, members of Norwich Cycling Campaign have criticised the changes, saying say the scheme is a missed opportunity.