Movement on Martins Bank as fresh plans lodged
Summary
Karrev has lodged revised plans for the long-vacant Martins Bank Building in Liverpool, seeking to restart a paused office conversion scheme. The amendments keep the core office-led use but update layouts, fire safety and sustainability measures to better suit modern occupier requirements.
Why it matters
The proposal concerns a prominent historic building and a significant Grade A office redevelopment, both of which are relevant to surveyors assessing design change, building constraints and refurbishment risk. The reference to asbestos removal, fire safety and sustainability also highlights issues that can affect project feasibility, compliance and delivery timelines.
Key points
- Revised proposals have been submitted to Liverpool City Council for Martins Bank Building.
- The scheme still targets 140,000 sq ft of offices plus a ground-floor restaurant.
- Design amendments focus on floor layouts, fire safety and sustainability.
- The building has been vacant for more than a decade and would need significant asbestos removal before work can begin.
- Karrev still aims to start on site this year and complete by 2028, but contractor appointment remains unresolved.
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