Go-ahead for retail scheme in shadow of Anfield’s Kop

Planning permission has been granted for a proposed new retail development in the shadow of Liverpool FC’s famous Kop stand.

Priority Space, commercial property developers, has gained permission for a parade of shops, restaurants and take-aways on Walton Breck Road, beside the famous football ground.

The development of nine units, with parking, is part of a much wider regeneration initiative for the area around Anfield, led by Liverpool City Council.

Potential occupiers already include Co-operative Convenience Store, Heron Frozen Foods, Subway, Papa John’s Pizza, Mother Hubbard Fish and Chips, and a beauty parlour with a tanning studio.

Priority Space is now looking to tender out the construction work, with development expected to start by this September and complete by July 2024.

Director of Priority Space, Adam Richardson, said: “We’re proud to be delivering these new retail units to Anfield, as they form one small part of a much wider new vision to transform the urban landscape around the football ground.

“High Street renewal is identified as a key priority in this scheme and we look forward to seeing these new shops play a key role in providing improved community facilities for local residents and football fans alike.”

Priority Space’s development will create more than 15,200 sq ft of retail accommodation on a vacant 0.75 acre plot of land between Venmore Street and Walton Breck Road.

The development will also include a 33-space car park including four accessible spaces, plus 12 cycle spaces.

Enquiries to buy or let remaining units at Walton Breck Road are being handled by Mason Partners and Carl Walls.

Chair of Liverpool City Council’s planning committee, Cllr Tony Concepcion, said: “This is a welcome development bringing new life and jobs into the area.”

Barnsley FC fan Adam, added: “It’s great to be involved in such a forward thinking plan to regenerate the area around the iconic Anfield stadium. This development is a particular favourite of mine as I’m passionate about both football and property.”

The Anfield Regeneration Project is being led by Liverpool City Council, Your Housing Group, Keepmoat Homes and Liverpool Football Club. It involves transforming Walton Breck Road and its surrounding neighbourhood through the creation of new commercial, retail and leisure premises, new and refurbished housing, football stadium expansion, Stanley Park enhancement and new outdoor public spaces, including public realm enhancement of the high street.