Plans have been submitted for a major £15 million residential development for Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter.

Elliot Group has proposed to develop a derelict site on the corner of Falkner Street and Bedford Street to provide 109 homes over four floors with Liverpool architects, Falconer Chester Hall, designing the development scheme.

Bordering the knowledge quarter, the development includes the former Toxteth Community College which will return to partial educational use with women’s training organisation and social enterprise, Blackburne House to take 8,000 sq ft of space on the ground floor.

Alastair Shepard, director at Falconer Chester Hall, says: “We’ve created something of its time but which is very respectful of its neighbours.

“The homes are mostly spacious one and two bedroom units for couples and young families as this is primarily a residential neighbourhood and one where demand for homes of this type dramatically exceeds supply.

“We are also very excited about the new garden space which benefits building occupiers and the neighbouring nursery.”

Blackburne House chief executive, Claire Dove, says: “Blackburne House has been seeking additional space for the expansion of its educational and employment offer for local people for some time.

“This development is both in-keeping with the area and in the heart of the community we serve so it is an amazing opportunity for Blackburne House and our learners of the future.”

The planning application is due to be heard in February and, if approved, work will start in the spring.

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