Bellway has received planning consent for a new £65 million residential development on the University of Liverpool’s derelict Carnatic Halls site in Mossley Hill.

With plans to transform the site approved by Liverpool City Council, the housebuilder can now bring forward its vision for a scheme comprising 65 one and two-bedroom apartments, set over five three and four storey blocks, as well as 78 three, four and five-bedroom homes.

Located on the intersection of Elmswood Road, North Mossley Hill Road and Rose Lane, the flagship development will be known as Carnatic Park.

Within the 22.23 acre site, a total of 9.15 acres will be developed and 12.36 dedicated to public open space with a large emphasis on new green areas and the retention of the existing features including the sandstone and brick walls and mature trees.

In addition, the site will be opened up to the general public and made accessible with new pedestrian walking and cycle routes through the development.

David Williams, Managing director at Bellway North West, says: “We are incredibly excited about Carnatic Park and are delighted to now own the site and have planning permission to develop it.

“A hugely prestigious scheme, this is a flagship development in one of the most desirable areas of Liverpool and we have thought long and hard about every element from the landscaping and public open space plan to the elevational treatments of the different house types and the materials used in both the external and internal specification.

“Landscaping has been a key consideration and forms a large part of the plans. We are delighted to be opening up the site and introducing new public walkways and areas of public open green space that were not previously accessible.

“We will also retain the existing sandstone walls and all of the mature trees which will give a beautifully well established feel to the new development and ensure it blends perfectly in the conservation area.”

In addition to opening up the site and providing access to green space that was not previously available, Bellway has made a series of Section 106 contributions within the planning application including £39,971 to recreational pressure and £212,000 for off site street trees. Additionally, eight of the one-bed apartments will be sold at 80% discounted market value.

Work will start on site imminently with a sales presence from late summer 2026, first occupations in spring 2027 and completion forecast towards the end of 2028.

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