Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is set to be asked to approve the conditional sale of land at Great Howard Street. This move could help accelerate development at one of the city centre’s key regeneration sites.

The land forms part of the King Edward Triangle development area, and the proposed sale would see KEIE Limited, the freeholder of the neighbouring property, become the new owner.

If approved, the transaction is expected to unlock the wider site’s full potential and support Liverpool’s long-term regeneration ambitions.

At its meeting on Tuesday 14 October, the Cabinet will be asked to authorise the Council to enter into all necessary legal and contractual agreements to complete the sale.

King Edward Triangle, currently home to a light industrial estate, sits just half a mile north of the Commercial Quarter and the historic Pier Head. Plans submitted by KEIE Limited, part of the TJ Morris group, which owns Home Bargains, include more than 2,000 new homes, hotels, offices, and leisure spaces across several high-rise buildings.

The site is jointly owned by two freeholders, with the Council holding the freehold to the north-west portion fronting Great Howard Street. The remainder is owned by Beetham Davos Limited, which acquired the land from Peel Holdings.

Earlier this year, in March 2024, Cabinet approved the lifting of a restrictive covenant in favour of the Council to help advance the development plans.

Located close to other major regeneration zones, including Liverpool Waters, Ten Streets and Pumpfields, and just a short distance from the newly completed Hill Dickinson Stadium, home of Everton FC, the King Edward Triangle is seen as a key gateway site.

The proposals are being brought forward as part of an accelerated delivery vehicle designed to drive forward the transformation of this strategic part of the city.

Cllr Nick Small, Cabinet Member for Growth and Economy, said:

“The sale of this land will significantly contribute to the delivery of this transformative project. 

“This will have a lasting positive impact on Liverpool city centre and North Liverpool, as we begin to see more development in the area from the Pier head towards Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium.

“If approved, this decision represents a key milestone in Liverpool’s regeneration journey and reinforces the Council’s commitment to building a strong, fair, and sustainable city for all.

“It will help support economic growth and attract investment while also creating a new destination that diversifies Liverpool’s economy.”

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