Liverpool City Council is set to take a major step towards delivering thousands of new homes, as Cabinet considers the publication of the city’s proposed new Local Plan.

Liverpool’s Local Plan to 2043 sets out provision for at least 33,552 new homes over the next 17 years, with the council aiming to exceed the Government-set target.

The plan is intended to deliver a wider range of high-quality, sustainable and inclusive homes for current and future residents, including more affordable housing.

It identifies areas where new development could take place and allocates sites considered capable of supporting housing growth. Priority will be given to previously developed brownfield land, with a particular focus on regeneration areas including North Liverpool, the North Docks, Ten Streets, Pumpfields, Limekilns and Festival Gardens.

The plan also states that new housing must be supported by appropriate infrastructure, including schools, healthcare facilities, transport links and green spaces, to help create sustainable and well-connected communities.

Councillor Nick Small, Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth, said: “Like every council in the country, Liverpool is required to have an up-to-date Local Plan that sets out how we will meet future housing needs and manage growth in a sustainable way.

“This Plan provides a clear strategy for delivering more than 33,500 new homes by 2043, with a strong focus on brownfield land and areas where regeneration can have the greatest impact.

“It will help ensure Liverpool has the homes it needs for current and future generations, while also delivering the infrastructure, green spaces, transport links and services that create thriving communities.

“Importantly, it gives residents, developers and investors certainty about where growth should happen and helps us secure the right development in the right places.”

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