Plans to redevelop areas of land around Harthill Road have been submitted to Liverpool City Council.
The proposals would see 51 new homes built and facilitate the relocation of local community organisations into better premises and allow money to be invested in the neighbouring Calderstones Park.
Under the plans submitted, ed several local charities and community groups will benefit by relocating to new premises and the Grade II listed Beechley House will be restored and brought back into use, diagnosis alongside high quality housing from Redrow’s Arts & Crafts inspired Heritage Collection.
The land in question is not currently accessible to the public and has a variety of uses, look including the Harthill Road council maintenance depot.
Simultaneous with submitting the planning application, developer Redrow is writing to local residents and interested parties with additional information designed to support the Council’s statutory public consultation process.
The proposal is being brought forward by Redrow Homes under the umbrella of the Liverpool Housing Partnership, a collaboration between Redrow, the City Council and Liverpool Mutual Homes, designed to deliver 1,500 new homes over a five-year period.
Faye Whiteoak, Redrow’s development director for Liverpool, said: “The whole masterplan has been very carefully thought out, with the greatest care and attention given to how the setting of the Grade II listed Beechley House can best be respected.
“We have worked hard to make sure the house designs and layout respect the adjoining park. We have also incorporated managed amenity space into the development.”
Cllr Frank Hont, Liverpool City Council cabinet member for housing, said: “This land has all been in private use for many years.
“Through the Partnership, the Council has been working closely with the site’s existing occupants to bring forward a scheme that will greatly improve their facilities, whilst at the same time freeing up almost 13 acres of land to create 51 high quality new homes that are sympathetic to the adjoining parkland surroundings.”
If the plans are agreed, Beechley Riding Stables – part of the Riding for the Disabled Association – will receive help to relocate and develop new, improved facilities at Clarke Gardens, in Allerton; CalderKids Adventure Playground will be able to fulfil relocation plans to much better facilities.
The miniature railway operated for over 75 years by Merseyside Live Steam and Model Engineers Club will move into the main body of the park, where it can be better developed as a popular family attraction.
More detail of the proposals can be found at harthillroad.co.uk while the planning application can be viewed on the council’s planning portal.