Urgent repairs have been given the go-ahead on a 15th century property at risk from rain and rotting timbers.

West Norfolk Council has agreed for work to be carried out on the Medieval Merchant's House in King's Lynn's historic quarter.

A planning statement says the Grade II listed building, near the Custom House on King Street, has been placed on Historic England's at risk register after being classed as in "very bad condition".

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New owners of the building have taken emergency steps to reduce water ingress through the roof and windows and repair its gutting.

They have also been given the go-ahead to continue with installing new electrical and heating systems.

Other works included steel beams installed at the rear of the property to help support the first floor.

A new kitchen and bathroom are also needed at the house.

King's Lynn Civic Society supported the plans. It said: "King’s Lynn Civic Society are very pleased to see the proposals to turn this important building back into a home.  It has stood empty for far too long."