Liverpool-based developer Legacie has started work on a £14 million development in Garston – marking the company’s first project in the social housing space.

Working in partnership with South Liverpool Homes (SLH), Legacie will build 74 one and two-bedroom apartments and six retail units across three separate buildings on the site of the former Garston Public Baths – including 27 homes for social rent, 12 homes for affordable rent for people over 55 and 35 rent-to-buy properties.

Expected to complete during the last quarter of 2025, the homes will feature PV (solar photovoltaic) roof panels, heat pumps and high insulation throughout as standard.

Legacie will work closely with the community to ensure that the aptly named ‘Old Baths’ development weaves into the existing fabric of the area, engaging with local hubs and residents throughout the construction process.

The Old Baths is the latest addition to Legacie’s residential portfolio which includes its flagship £90m Parliament Square development, £50m One Baltic Square project and the upcoming £140m Heap’s Rice Mill scheme in the Baltic Triangle.

Gavin Currie, managing director at Legacie, says: “It’s great to see work starting on site in Garston and we are looking forward to working with South Liverpool Homes to deliver this project, which will not only provide much-needed high-quality, energy efficient homes for the people of Liverpool, but will also bring wider community benefits to Garston and the nearby areas.

“We have entered the social housing space because, as developers, we see it as our responsibility to be a part of the solution to help Liverpool City Region tackle its ongoing housing crisis, and in doing so we can strengthen the Legacie brand and diversify our portfolio.”

Anna Bishop, chief executive at South Liverpool Homes, adds: “The Old Baths development aligns perfectly with our vision to create great homes, strong communities and bright futures for the south Liverpool area.

“We are committed to building good-quality homes that people are proud to call their home, and this development will not only help create a vibrant and inclusive community, but it will also contribute significantly to the ongoing positive transformation of the area.”

The Old Baths development is part of SLH’s wider plans to build 280 new homes across Speke and Garston by 2027, with plans submitted for 92 homes on South Parade in Speke and 24 homes on Window Lane and Church Road, Garston.

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