Plans to create a new ‘international standard’ cruise terminal in Liverpool could take a step closer next week.

Liverpool City Council’s outline proposals for a £50 million facility on the River Mersey have been recommended for approval at a planning committee meeting.

The local authority is seeking permission to demolish the existing derelict landing stage at Princes Jetty, next to Princes Dock, to make way for a new development which would allow Liverpool to welcome much larger ships than is currently possible.

The new facility would also feature a state-of-the-art passenger and baggage facility, complete with passport control, lounge, café, toilets, taxi rank and vehicle pick-up point.

A report recommending the scheme for approval says: “The new development will expand the capacity to enable the city to accommodate larger ships with up to 3,600 passengers and add ‘turnaround’ capabilities to the existing operation.”

At the same 3 April meeting, the conversion of the Echo Building on Old Hall Street into a 200-room hotel is also expected to be given the go-ahead.

Spanish hotel firm Meliá has been revealed as the operator of the new hotel which will form part of a mixed-use development and include fitness and meeting space as well as a rooftop restaurant.

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