Dock-inspired Baltic development navigates through planning

The proposed development

Plans have been approved for a major residential and commercial development in the heart of Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle.

The scheme, designed by MgMaStudio Architecture on behalf of LPS Real Estate, will comprise 56 apartments and 10,500 sq ft of commercial floor space on the corner of Norfolk Street and St James Street.

The building’s entrance will feature a series of archways inspired by the city’s legacy of maritime warehouses, leading into a covered courtyard area with retail and leisure at ground floor and mezzanine level.

The rear core of the development will provide a flexible mix of commercial workspace, offices and studios, designed to support the creative and digital industries in the Baltic Triangle.

The residential space comprises 32 two-bedroom and 24 one-bedroom apartments and features a residents’ roof garden with views towards Liverpool Cathedral.

Joseph Gervin, director at LPS Real Estate, said: “This is fantastic news for the Baltic Triangle and, in particular, for St James Street, being one of the main arterial routes into Liverpool.

“With direct views of the iconic Liverpool Cathedral we are confident this mixed-use scheme will provide a fantastic array of high-quality new homes and create more than 100 long-term jobs in the 10,500 sq ft commercial space provided.

“We believe this is a key new building in the development of the Baltic, one of the coolest postcodes in the UK.”

Matthew Ashton, director at MgMaStudio, said: “This development acknowledges the specific character in the grain and uses of the Baltic, with liveable homes and commercial space that serves the creative and digital industries in the area.

“New development in this area can often displace flexible spaces suited to creative uses and the complementary hospitality offer, so it was a key driver for this project that a mix of spaces for independent uses are built-in.”

He added: “The proposal is a robust response to the maritime and industrial setting, and the challenge of creating space for the Baltic Triangle’s flexible uses alongside the provision of quality apartment homes.

“The arched frontage at ground floor level draws street life into a covered courtyard space for residents, business owners, and customers to meet and come together.”

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