Imperial Court conversion clears planning hurdle
Summary
Liverpool City Council has approved plans to convert the former HMRC office block at Imperial Court into 95 apartments, allowing the scheme to move toward a Gateway 2 submission to the Building Safety Regulator. The revised proposal includes changes to windows and cladding, with the ground floor retained for potential commercial uses and the scheme located within the Castle Street conservation area.
Why it matters
This is relevant to surveyors because it shows how office-to-residential conversion schemes are progressing through both local planning and the building safety gateway process. It also highlights design constraints such as daylight, conservation area context and façade alterations, all of which can affect feasibility and technical review.
Key points
- Liverpool City Council has granted approval for the Imperial Court conversion scheme.
- The project will redevelop 85,000 sq ft of vacant office space into 95 flats.
- The developer is preparing a Gateway 2 submission to the Building Safety Regulator.
- The scheme is in the Castle Street conservation area but the building is not listed.
- Earlier plans for 106 apartments were reduced after light concerns.
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