Drone footage shows derelict Sheringham hotel demolition
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The building will be completely demolished
The demolition of an "eyesore" seafront hotel has been captured in drone images.
The former Shannocks hotel in Sheringham, Norfolk is being redeveloped into retail and housing.
Work is scheduled to be completed by June 2023.
Richard Kershaw, a Liberal Democrat on North Norfolk District Council, said: "The demolition of the Shannocks is very welcome, it has been an eyesore for too long."
The hotel has stood empty on the seafront for 10 years
He said the demolition should be completed within weeks.
The hotel was a late-Victorian building and has stood empty for 10 years.
The derelict hotel will be demolished to be redeveloped into shops and flats
It was acquired by the council using a Compulsory Purchase Order, external and was described as being in a "seriously dilapidated condition".
Developers Huddies Ltd plan to construct a four-storey building, with three retail units on the ground floor and the upper floors used for homes.
The redevelopment is expected to be completed in June 2023
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