Plans for 70 new apartments as part of a £12m development in Liverpool’s Fabric District have been submitted.
Duke Developments has submitted a planning application for the regeneration of a half-acre plot on Kempston Street. Subject to approval, a series of 30 one and two-bed units will be constructed at the site across two blocks.
The 63,600 sqft development has been designed by Liverpool-based Studio RBA, and would include a 10,000 sqft residents’ roof garden, shared courtyard space, two residents’ lounges and a mix of ground floor commercial units. Owing to its location, Duke Developments has not included parking provision, citing its proximity to rail stations nearby.
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Storage for 80 bicycles will form part of the plans however. Both blocks of the development will have two staircases and all public areas will be fitted with sprinkler systems.
All apartments would meet national space standards, with 10% of the units wheelchair accessible. A Duke Developments spokesperson said: “This has been a genuinely collaborative effort with the council’s planning team, who have helped us shape a really good scheme.
“The new local plan has been key because it provided us with certainty and clarity around issues such as unit mix and space standards. It also steered us towards the local CIC’s vision for the area, which shaped our thinking around the mix and type of workspaces in the development.”
Adam Morgan, architect director at Studio RBA, acknowledged there had been caution around the scheme initially. He added: “Based on recent experience working within its requirements it’s clear how it encourages a more thoughtful and aspirational approach to development.
“We’ve brought those learnings together into this project, providing lots of active frontage and open space.” Mr Morgan said the new project would seek to connect with neighbouring developments, rather than disregard them.
He said: “The development links Kempston Street with Islington and connects nicely with neighbouring developments too, rather than turning its back on them. If individual developments can be said to help build neighbourhoods, then this is just such a scheme.”
A decision on how many of the properties would be available for rent or purchase has yet to be confirmed. No date has been finalised as to when the plans could be considered by Liverpool Council.
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