Demolition of university buildings to get underway

The demolition of former University of Liverpool buildings is set to start, paving the way for a residential scheme.

The site of a former halls of residence in Mossley Hill is being transformed into a development of 66 homes.

Elan Homes is preparing the land off Elmswood Road on the site of the former Dale Hall for redevelopment.

The site will be named Mossley Gardens and will include a mix of two-bedroom apartments, five-bedroom townhouses and detached family homes.

Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Homes, said: “Mossley Hill is a desirable area of South Liverpool, as we know from the success of our previous Carnatic Court development. The Dale Hall site has been unused since the 165-bedroom student accommodation closed in 2014 and we were keen to acquire the land to bring it back into good use. The scheme will not only provide much-needed new homes, but will also enable the University of Liverpool to reinvest funds in current and future student accommodation.”

Andrew Morgan, land director for Elans Homes, added: “Acquiring new sites is key to the continued growth of the business and helping to meet consumer demand. We’re keen to hear from those with land available. All forms of development land and any larger commercial premises within the city district will be of interest, including brownfield and greenfield opportunities with or without planning approval.

“Brownfield sites such as redundant industrial and commercial premises will always be considered, along with greenfield land in the more rural areas which remains very much part of our future need.”