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Drone footage shows derelict Sheringham hotel demolition

News imageChris Taylor Photo The hotel on Sheringham seafront is surrounded by scaffolding and being demolished by a diggerChris Taylor Photo
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."

News imageChris Taylor Photo Drone shot of Sheringham seafrontChris Taylor Photo
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.

News imageChris Taylor Photo Sheringham seafront photographed from aboveChris Taylor Photo
The derelict hotel will be demolished to be redeveloped into shops and flats

It was acquired by the council using a Compulsory Purchase Order 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.

News imageChris Taylor Photo A digger at work demolishing the interior of the hotelChris Taylor Photo
The redevelopment is expected to be completed in June 2023
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