Liverpool sends local plan to government
Summary
Liverpool City Council has approved its draft local plan for independent inspection, setting out a framework to deliver 33,750 homes and 5.8 million sq ft of employment floorspace by 2043. The plan allocates 145 development sites, includes a brownfield-first approach, and introduces additional controls on HMOs and late-opening takeaways and off licences outside the city centre.
Why it matters
Local plans shape the pipeline of future residential and mixed-use development, so surveyors need to understand where growth is being directed and what policy constraints may affect site viability and redevelopment. The plan also signals potential changes in housing mix, affordable housing delivery, and HMO concentration that may influence valuation and due diligence.
Key points
- Draft local plan sent to the Planning Inspectorate for independent review
- Targets 33,750 homes and 5.8m sq ft of employment floorspace by 2043
- Allocates 145 sites, including 57 residential-only plots and 32 employment sites
- Includes 20% affordable housing target, with half of that for social rent
- Proposes tighter controls on HMOs and some late-night uses outside the city centre
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