Ropewalks scheme gets approval

A long term vacant site in Ropewalks looks likely to be redeveloped after Liverpool City Council approved the development of 88 city centre apartments. The scheme offers a mix on 37 one-bed apartments, 46 two-bed apartments and 5 three bed apartments together with a 3,800 commercial unit to the ground floor.

The proposals for the site have been brought forward Davos Property Developments Ltd which is owned by TJ Morris founder Tom Morris and his property director Dave Little. They bought the site in 2021 after a previous apart hotel scheme failed to come to fruition.

Interestingly the planning committee voted six to two in favour of the application leaving us, and many other stakeholders in the city, questioning who would vote against such a scheme that is bieng funded by on of Liverpool’s wealthiest developers and biggest supporters!

LCC’s desire to address the problematic buildings aided Davos’ application. The city council has been keen to restore the buildings whilst preserving their heritage.

Jack Farrell, associate at Falconer Chester Hall and lead architect for the scheme, said: “This is a fantastic

“We are thrilled to have worked on a project that contributes to the city’s ongoing regeneration.”