Liverpool City Council’s cabinet is set to sign off on a huge vision to regenerate areas close to the city’s north docksAn artist’s impression of how the Pumpfield neighbourhood could lookMajor plans to create a vibrant new Liverpool city centre neighbourhood with more than 7,000 homes are set for approval. Liverpool City Council is aiming to regenerate the Pumpfields and Limekilns areas close to the city’s north docks.The aim is to maximise the area’s potential by turning empty plots and vacant buildings near the city centre into a major new neighbourhood over the next 20 years.The local authority said the vision will reimagine the area as a “highly sustainable extension of the city centre”, that supports thousands of new homes, jobs, learning opportunities, green spaces and cultural activity.The plans, the council says, “will breathe life into an area with significant opportunities for growth, and will play a pivotal role in connecting the city centre with the north of the city”.Stretching between the city centre, waterfront and north Liverpool, the site is being billed as a key piece of the city’s future growth — with new walking and cycling routes, public squares and upgraded streets all planned.Old warehouse buildings along Blackstock Street could also be brought back into use as part of the wider regeneration push, with Canal Square to provide a key civic space and Kingsway Park a linear green park connecting the area with the waterfront.Another image of how the Pumpfields area could lookCity leaders say the plan will create a single, connected district and ensure “comprehensive change in a way that is inclusive, resilient and respectful” of the area’s unique character.The masterplan has already been shaped by talks with residents and businesses, and if approved by the council’s cabinet in June, will guide future planning applications.Cllr Nick Small, cabinet member for growth and economy, said: “This is one of the biggest opportunities we have to reshape the north of the city and make sure it plays a full role in Liverpool’s future.“For too long, large parts of Pumpfields and Limekilns have been underused, but this plan sets out how we can transform it into a thriving, well-connected neighbourhood with thousands of new homes, new jobs and high-quality public spaces.“Crucially, this isn’t about one-off developments — it’s about making sure everything is planned properly, with better streets, more green space and stronger links into the city centre, waterfront and surrounding communities.“It’s a long-term vision that provides certainty for investors and will help us deliver the homes the city needs, while creating a place people actually want to live, work and spend time in.”
Major plan for new Liverpool neighbourhood with 7,000 homes
