Jamie’s Italian, Norwich

Royal Arcade is a grade II* listed building in Norwich City Centre. The arcade was opened in 1899 and was described as ‘a fragment from the Arabian Nights dropped into the heart of the Old City’. The arcade is of an art nouveau style with high glass ceilings. It features white-tiled Moorish archways with a marble mosaic floor.

Firstplan obtained planning and listed building consent for change of use from retail to restaurant, installation of a commercial kitchen, including a flue and other plant, and internal alterations. The key to achieving success was early engagement with officers and English Heritage. The result is a very impressive restaurant which makes use of the building’s historic assets.