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A town centre office will be converted into a new art gallery and tearoom after plans were approved. It is hoped the gallery, located on the ground floor of Chequer House on Lynn’s King Street, will bring in around 15,000 visitors every year – and result in the sale of 500 pieces of art per annum. West Norfolk Council’s planning committee approved Miniscatter Ltd’s application on Friday, which sought permission to change the use of the ground floor from an office into the gallery and tearoom. No changes will be made to the design of the building, which is Grade II listed. When the gallery open…

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