New images have been unveiled offering the first glimpse of the homes that will replace the former University of Liverpool halls of residence at Carnatic Halls in Mossley Hill. Earlier this year, demolition work began on the site, which had been closed since 2019.
Development Details
After securing planning permission from Liverpool Council last year, Bellway Homes took ownership of the 10-month demolition programme. The developer is delivering 143 properties on the site, located at the intersection of Elmswood Road, North Mossley Hill Road and Rose Lane. The £65m development will be known as Carnatic Park.
In keeping with the local vernacular and the area’s conservation status, two architectural schemes are being developed: Mossley Hill and Urban Green. The Mossley Hill elevations will feature Tudor boarding with black doors and windows, while the Urban Green elevations will be positioned within the development and feature Chartwell Green doors and windows.
Timeline and Features
A total of five former halls will be knocked down over the course of this year, including the removal of asbestos. A sales presence is expected from late summer, with first occupations in spring 2027 and completion forecast towards the end of 2028. The residential scheme will comprise 65 one- and two-bedroom apartments and 78 three-, four- and five-bedroom homes set among mature trees and landscaped public open green space.
The site will be opened up and made accessible to the general public with the creation of just over 12 acres of designated open space, plus walking and cycling routes. Biodiversity will be improved by more than 40% with the planting of biodiversity-rich species, hibernacular, bat and bird boxes, and hedgehog highways.
Developer Comments
David Williams, managing director at Bellway North West, said: "We have received huge interest in Carnatic Park and are delighted to finally be able to reveal the new visuals that highlight just how stunning the prestigious development will look once complete. We have worked hard to ensure the overall aesthetic of Carnatic Park perfectly complements the existing architectural character of the local area and delivers a superb collection of high quality new build homes with a modern yet timeless appeal."
He added: "We are extremely excited to be developing at Carnatic Park and make these beautiful new homes available to homebuyers in Liverpool. Remediation work has already started and we hope to have a sales presence on site by late summer with first occupations in spring 2027 and completion forecast towards the end of 2028."
Historical Context
Carnatic Halls officially opened in 1964 on the site of an 18th-century mansion of the same name, which was demolished the same year the university accommodation was built. The University of Liverpool closed the buildings six years ago as part of a decade-long residences strategy.
