Home Bargains Development Arm Secures Major Planning Wins in Liverpool
The property development division of the company behind Home Bargains has achieved a significant double success in Liverpool, gaining approval for more than 250 new homes across two key city centre locations. Davos Property Developments, which manages the property interests of TJ Morris, is set to advance long-stalled projects after winning over the local planning committee.
Baltic Triangle Tower and Blundell Street Scheme Approved
Davos has been granted permission to construct a 13-storey residential tower near the proposed £100 million Baltic Triangle Merseyrail station. This development will bring almost 200 one and two-bedroom homes to a site bounded by St James Street, Greenland Street, New Bird Street, and the former LeeFloorstok warehouse.
Additionally, the company secured approval for 59 further residential units at Blundell Street, Kitchen Street, and Simpson Street. This follows previous significant approvals within the Kings development, showcasing Davos's ongoing commitment to Liverpool's urban regeneration.
Transforming Derelict Sites into Sustainable Neighborhoods
Matthew Sobic, representing the applicant, addressed councillors at Liverpool Town Hall, highlighting the current state of the Baltic Triangle site. He described it as "derelict, enclosed by hoardings, affected by flyposting and graffiti and unmanaged vegetation", noting it makes no positive contribution to the area.
The approved plans aim to transform this space, offering:
- 199 new homes, including 89 one-bed apartments and 110 two-bed homes and townhouses
- Co-working spaces and ground-floor commercial units
- Resident amenities such as a gym and rooftop terraces
The designs draw inspiration from the Victorian industrial heritage of the area, featuring vertical proportions, deep window reveals, and iron detailing. Sobic emphasized that the development will "meet increasing demand for inner city living in one of Liverpool's most sustainable neighbourhoods" and create "a genuine neighbourhood rather than simply a building".
Revitalizing Stalled Sites with Creative Solutions
The Baltic Triangle site, cleared in 2018 and used as a surface car park since, will now see substantial investment. Sobic stated this represents the "best possible future for this site" and reflects Davos's "strong ambition and will to invest and regenerate in the city centre".
At Blundell Street, the scheme includes constructing a part eight/part six storey building with a two-storey bridge link connecting to a retained three-storey warehouse. This creative approach preserves existing structures while providing three commercial units on the ground floor, revitalizing what Sobic called "another stalled site where planning permission had been approved".
These approvals mark a significant step forward in addressing Liverpool's housing needs and regenerating underutilized urban spaces, demonstrating the ongoing confidence of developers in the city's growth and sustainability.
