Plans for 257 more apartments on waterfront

A PLANNING application has been submitted for a further 257 apartments on remaining land at the waterfront site of the former HMRC building at Queens Dock in Liverpool following its successful conversion.

The 240-apartment Keel development was launched in September last year as the region’s first bespoke private rented scheme and is now almost fully let.

Designed by architects, Brock Carmichael, the new development will be built to a similarly high standard and aims to further enhance the range of apartment sizes available.

Moorfield Group and developer Glenbrook have submitted a planning application for the additional apartments.

Guy Butler, director at Glenbrook, said: “Liverpool has a very healthy residential market and The Keel has become a firm favourite with renters in the city thanks to the spacious apartments with waterside views, and the enviable location on the riverside with good links to the city.

“We have worked closely with Liverpool City Council to design a scheme that sits comfortably alongside The Keel and the wider environment, whilst respecting the buffer zone of the World Heritage Site.

“This new development will provide much needed housing in an accessible and attractive location and, as with all of our schemes, will be delivered to the highest design and management standards.”