The proposal by Cromer Parochial Church Council (PCC) to close its Parish Hall and turn it into accommodation has sparked dozens of objections. Cromer Parish Hall on Church Street (Image: Purslows)It has lodged its plans with North Norfolk District Council, but they have been criticised by locals and the town council. Site and location plan of Cromer Parish Hall development (Image: Purslows)A ground-floor flat would be created at the southern end, while two further first-floor flats would also be accessed from Louden Road via a new entrance door. Members of Cromer Town Council's planning committee said they were concerned at "the loss of a well-used community asset as there is no other large hall in the town for community use”. Proposed plans for first floor of Cromer Parish Hall (Image: Purslows)One local said: "There are already plenty of vacant retail units in the town, and creating more is not needed.