Work begins on £15m residential scheme in Liverpool’s historic Georgian Quarter

Demolition work is now underway on a site in Liverpool’s historic Canning neighbourhood to make way for 109 new homes.

The £15m scheme, being delivered by Liverpool developer Elliot Group, will comprise a mix of one- and two-bed apartments for rent across four upper floors.

Social enterprise Blackburne House, a provider of women’s training services, has agreed to take 8,000 sq ft of space on the scheme’s ground floor.

Elliot Group boss Elliot Lawless said: “We’re delighted to be on site and getting cracking on what is a key scheme for the neighbourhood as well as for Blackburne House.

“Liverpool has strong appeal amongst retail investors and many return to us again and again to seek further opportunities to invest in the city.”

He added: “This project and our ‘triple towers’ proposal for Pall Mall are part of our strategy of widening our product range to allow investors to add variety to their portfolios.”

Liverpool architecture practice Falconer Chester Hall, which provided designs for the project, has taken its cue from the roof lines and fenestration of the surrounding Georgian terraced properties.

Located on the corner of Falkner Street and Bedford Street, the site once served as the home of Toxteth Community College.

Liverpool firm Mee Group is carrying out the demolitions. The work is expected to complete in August, with construction set to begin the following month.

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