Work on a controversial waterfront development has begun, bringing an end to a four-year fight between developers and campaigners.
In July 2022, Romal Capital was granted permission to build 330 apartments at West Waterloo Dock following an appeal lodged by the developer. The decision was handed down by the Government’s planning inspectorate after Liverpool City Council ruled against the proposals in January 2022.
A public inquiry was held over the plans last year with the Save Waterloo Dock campaign group and a number of local councillors remaining strongly opposed to the proposed apartments. Campaigners, largely based in homes in the nearby former grain warehouse, said the dock had significant historical importance and should be preserved.
