Plans to revamp one of Norfolk's landmark buildings have been backed by people taking part in a public consultation.
West Norfolk Council wants to restore King's Lynn Custom House as a centre for hospitality, exhibitions, and events.
Some 200 attended an open day in February while there were also 150 responses to an online survey.
The council said 73pc of respondents in favour of the proposals for "flexible use" of the 17th century landmark as part of a riverfront regeneration project funded from a £25m government Town Deal grant.
In response to feedback from those taking part, changes are being made to the proposals, with fewer openings to the arcades at the Custom House, and revisions to the height and number of lighting columns on Purfleet Quay.
Alistair Beales, the council's cabinet member for business, said: “Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views in our consultation, either at the event or through the online survey.
“The Custom House is an iconic building and we are fully committed to ensuring that it is carefully and sensitively restored in a way that is respectful of its heritage. Like everyone, we want to see it once again open its doors for public use.
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“We have listened to what we have heard and accordingly we are in the process of adapting the designs to reflect key emerging themes from our public feedback, and our conversations with conservation officers and Historic England.”
Andrew Stevenson, King’s Lynn Town Deal board’s champion for the project said: “We are taking on board the insight and ideas we have gained throughout our consultative process so that we can refine the proposals for the riverfront to reflect people’s aspirations for this area.
“We have a fantastic opportunity to bring new facilities, enhance existing ones, and create new reasons for people to spend time in this part of the town."
The proposals for the riverfront are due to be submitted for planning later this year.
The Custom House has been closed to the public since part of its ceiling collapsed in 2019.
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