Public consultation launched for major Liverpool North Docks regeneration

A major new chapter in the transformation of Liverpool’s historic waterfront has begun as public consultation launches for Liverpool North Docks regeneration.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, with Liverpool City Council, has launched a six-week public consultation on proposals to establish a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) for Liverpool’s North Docks.

The consultation asks residents, businesses, landowners and stakeholders to approve the name of the MDC, its boundary and its proposed powers.

Subject to approval, the MDC will build on the momentum generated by Everton FC’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium at Liverpool Waters, transforming 174 hectares of brownfield land into a dynamic extension of Liverpool city centre.

Plans include the delivery of 5 million sq ft of new commercial space and up to 17,000 new homes as well as new urban green spaces and cultural amenities.

A map released alongside the consultation illustrates the scope of the proposed area, stretching from Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium into Liverpool’s Commercial District and out to the Pumpfields neighbourhood.

The proposed MDC would be overseen by a Mayoral Development Corporation which would act as a dedicated vehicle to accelerate delivery across the area – unlocking investment, coordinating development and ensuring the North Docks fulfils its potential as a major hub for innovation, clean growth and high-quality urban living.

The proposed body, which would have an independent board, would have powers to purchase land, raise monies and make planning decisions,

Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, said:

“Liverpool’s North Docks represents one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities anywhere in the UK. It’s a chance to create new homes, attract investment, support new industries and deliver thousands of good-quality jobs for local people.

“But we know the best ideas rarely come from a desk in a town hall or an office block. They come from the people who know an area best – who live there, work there, run businesses there and care about its future. To make the most of this once in a generation opportunity, we want to hear from residents, businesses, landowners and community organisations across the area.

“We want to build a new future for Liverpool’s North Docks that honours its heritage, unlocks its potential and leaves a legacy that future generations can be proud of. I hope anyone with an interest in the success of the area will take the time to have their say and help shape what comes next.”

Mayor Rotheram says the North Docks development area will bring together a series of major regeneration priorities, including:

• Central Docks at Liverpool Waters, including a new urban park supported by a £55m government grant and £26m investment from Peel Waters, with site preparation due for completion in 2028.
• The £1bn Kings Dock development by Beetham Davos, including the city’s tallest skyscraper.
• A major Grade A office development at Pall Mall, strengthening the city’s Commercial District.
• The conversion of Stanley Dock’s historic warehouse complex into residential and visitor accommodation
• Expansion of Liverpool Cruise Terminal by Global Port Holdings, targeted for completion by 2028.

The future of the proposed area will be guided by a strategic masterplan vision and delivery framework being co-produced with Liverpool City Council, alongside key landowners and stakeholders.

This framework will incorporate existing regeneration initiatives, including housing-led development in the Pumpfields area, ongoing collaboration with businesses in the Ten Streets district, and alignment with Liverpool City Council’s Waterfront Plan to improve connectivity between the city centre and North Docks.

The statutory six-week consultation, which will end at 11.59pm on Friday, 14 August, will provide residents, businesses, landowners and stakeholders with the opportunity to comment on the proposed name, geography, powers and priorities of the MDC.

Find out more about the public consultation here.

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