Plans to convert an historic Everton warehouse into 360 apartments moved a step closer after the scheme was granted planning permission.

The 19th Century Swainbanks building on Fox Street in Everton has most recently been used as storage for antiques and furniture but Primesite Developments wants to convert the warehouse and surrounding storage area and garage into three five to six-storey buildings housing 360 homes. The proposals comprise 30 two and three-bedroom apartments, 300 one bedroom studio apartments and 30 ‘cluster’ apartments that would suit students. The plans also include a gym, bistro and a 179-space basement car park.

Presenting recommendations to the planning committee, a Liverpool City Council report said: “The residential units will address an identified local housing demand and assist with the city’s housing supply, whilst integrating with the wider residential community. The application therefore presents an attractive modern residential scheme that respects its industrial surroundings.”

During the council’s latest planning meeting, the committee also approved plans to create 37 apartments, a restaurant and café/deli at Chancery House on Paradise Street near Liverpool ONE. The plans include a two-storey roof top extension to the existing building and a new six-storey building linked to it.

In addition, plans by One Vision Housing to build 36 houses and six apartments at the former Churchill Industrial Estate in Fazakerley were given the go ahead.

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