Plans to revitalise Liverpool’s Chinatown have been submitted to Liverpool City Council.

The proposed development includes up to 800 apartments, 120,000 sq ft of commercial and retail space, a series of new public spaces and a 140-bed hotel.

The planning application is seeking detailed consent for the first phase of development, with only outline permission being sought for the second and third phases at this stage.

Chinatown Development Company, PHD 1 Construction and BLOK Architecture are behind the plans, with support from the UKTI Regeneration Investment Organisation (RIO).

Peter McInnes, chair of Chinatown Development Company’s parent company North Point Global says: “During the bidding process it was clear that the Mayor and City Council wanted rapid progress on a key site that has been vacant for too long. It was equally important that we took time to listen and consult with local people and come up with a development that realises the potential of this hugely important site on the edge of Chinatown.”

Lead architect for the scheme Antonio Garcia says: “From the outset we believed that the site needed a bold and ambitious solution that would re-invent and regenerate Chinatown.  We need to capture and express the energy of Chinese culture and commerce and create a vibrant new destination in the city centre.”

“Massive enthusiasm in China”

The team behind the development say they hope to attract new Chinese businesses in to the area through the creation of bespoke live-work, retail and commercial spaces.

Peter McInnes adds: “There is massive enthusiasm and excitement in China about this project. Liverpool is home to Europe’s oldest Chinatown and the city has a strong brand and profile in China. We want to build on that to create a destination that is completely unique and that adds something radically different to the city’s offer.”

A decision on the planning application is likely to be made before the end of November with work on the first phase due to start before the end of this year.

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