Liverpool Regeneration Tracker
Major schemes, official source links, location notes and qualitative investor relevance for Liverpool property research.
Current tracked Liverpool schemes
Sorted by latest project review or update. Project cards show status, location, relevant postcode districts and research context.
Liverpool North New Town
The Liverpool North New Town vision has transitioned into an active delivery phase, marked by the commencement of the Vescock Street and Limekiln Lane development. This project, supported by Aviva Capital Partners, Homes England, and Liverpool City Council, serves as a catalytic early milestone for a long-term programme aimed at transforming brownfield land across Everton, Vauxhall, Anfield, and Kirkdale into sustainable, high-quality residential neighbourhoods.
Kirkby Regeneration and Investment Plan
The Kirkby Regeneration and Investment Plan is a 10-year strategic framework (2026 to 2036) overseen by the Kirkby Neighbourhood Board, following formal government approval in March 2026. Supported by £19.5 million in Pride in Place funding, the plan focuses on three core outcomes: creating a vibrant town centre, fostering safe and stronger neighbourhoods, and empowering residents through improved pathways to employment and training. Implementation is now underway, with initial priorities including public realm enhancements, the upcoming launch of the Kirkby Community Fund, and the confirmed arrival of a major indoor family entertainment venue, Monkey Town, scheduled for September 2026.
St Helens Town Centre Transformation
The St Helens Town Centre Transformation is a major 24-acre regeneration project led by St Helens Borough Council in partnership with the English Cities Fund (ECF). Currently in its main construction phase, the project has achieved significant milestones, including the completion of steel frameworks for the new transport interchange and the conclusion of demolition and site remediation works. The scheme aims to revitalise the town centre through a new transport interchange, a modern market hall, a 120-bedroom Hampton by Hilton hotel, and new residential units, all integrated with biodiversity-focused public realm improvements.
Fabric District Regeneration
The Fabric District regeneration continues to advance as a community-led initiative, supported by a strategic vision that integrates industrial heritage with modern urban living. Managed by the Fabric District CIC in partnership with Liverpool City Council and Knowledge Quarter Liverpool, the project is currently focused on the transformation of Monument Place and the London Road corridor. These public realm and transport improvements, backed by significant Section 106 and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority funding, aim to enhance connectivity and create a sustainable, mixed-use environment. The district has recently gained national attention for its appeal to young professionals and students, reflecting the impact of ongoing creative and residential development.
Kings Waterfront Masterplan
The Kings masterplan is a £1.2 billion mixed-use regeneration project for an eight-acre site on Liverpool's waterfront. Led by a joint venture between Beetham Group and Davos Property, the proposal features a cluster of 10 buildings, including a landmark 70-storey tower designed by SimpsonHaugh Architects, which would house a hotel and over 500 branded residences. The wider development aims to deliver approximately 2,750 homes, 150,000 sq ft of office space, and 160,000 sq ft of retail, leisure, and food and beverage facilities. Public consultation for the masterplan concluded in May 2026, with a hybrid planning application expected later in the year.
King Edward Triangle
Kings is a £1.2 billion mixed-use regeneration project on Liverpool's northern waterfront, led by Davos Property Developments and Beetham Davos. The eight-acre site is set to be transformed into a high-density district featuring 10 buildings, including a proposed 70-storey centrepiece tower that would become the city's tallest structure. Following the February 2026 planning approval for the 28-storey 'No. 1 Kings' pathfinder tower, the developers conducted a public consultation on the wider masterplan in May 2026. A hybrid planning application for the full scheme is expected to be submitted in late summer 2026.
Pumpfields & Limekilns Regeneration
The Pumpfields and Limekilns regeneration project has reached a definitive milestone with Liverpool City Council formally adopting the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) on 2 June 2026. This masterplan establishes a comprehensive framework to transform approximately 100 acres of underutilised brownfield land into a sustainable, high-density residential-led neighbourhood. The vision, spanning a 15 to 20 year delivery horizon, aims to facilitate the development of over 7,000 new homes, supported by new public realm, active travel infrastructure, and mixed-use employment spaces, effectively bridging the city centre with North Liverpool.
North Docks Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC)
The North Docks Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) is a proposed statutory body designed to accelerate the regeneration of 174 hectares of brownfield land along Liverpool’s northern waterfront. By coordinating planning, land assembly, and infrastructure, the MDC aims to integrate major projects—including Liverpool Waters, the Kings development, and the cruise liner terminal expansion—to create a significant extension of the city centre. The project, which targets 5 million sq ft of commercial space and approximately 17,700 new homes over a 15-year horizon, is currently in the business case development phase, with a statutory public consultation expected to launch in summer 2026.
Liverpool Central Station and City Centre Vision
The Liverpool Central Station and City Centre Vision is a £5bn strategic regeneration programme focused on the comprehensive transformation of an 86-acre area of the city centre. Following the appointment of a specialist design team led by Hawkins\Brown in May 2026, the project is currently in the Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) development stage. This framework will guide long-term investment, placemaking, and renewal, aiming to integrate the station with Liverpool Lime Street and create a world-class transport hub. The project serves as a pilot for the UK government's reformed Green Book appraisal process, with a place-based business case currently under development.
Bootle Town Centre Regeneration
The Bootle Town Centre Regeneration is a 20-year transformation programme (2026 to 2046) led by Sefton Council, centred on the redevelopment of The Strand shopping centre. Following the formal adoption of the Bootle Area Action Plan in January 2026, the project has transitioned into its construction phase. Recent progress as of June 2026 includes the successful completion of demolition works, with active site preparation and redevelopment now underway, including work on the former M&S building and groundworks for a new retaining wall.
Kings Waterfront District
The Kings Waterfront District is a £1.2bn mixed-use regeneration project spanning an eight-acre site in Liverpool, led by a partnership between Beetham Group and Davos Property. The masterplan proposes a new neighbourhood featuring 10 buildings, including a 70-storey centrepiece tower that would become the city's tallest. The scheme aims to deliver approximately 2,750 homes, 400 hotel rooms, Grade A office space, and significant retail and leisure facilities. Public consultation opened in May 2026, with a hybrid planning application expected to be submitted later in the year.
The Littlewoods Project
The Littlewoods Project remains in a critical phase as local leadership works to secure the necessary funding to bridge a viability gap. While planning permission for the film and TV campus was granted in October 2024 and initial enabling and remediation works are complete, the project requires a complex financial structure to proceed to the main construction phase. Liverpool City Council and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority are actively engaging with UK government ministers to finalise this package, with recent reports indicating positive ministerial interest in the scheme's potential to bolster the regional creative economy.
Anfield Project
The Anfield Project continues as a long-term, partnership-led regeneration programme involving Liverpool City Council and Liverpool FC. Following the completion of the Anfield Road Stand expansion, the focus has shifted to neighbourhood-level infrastructure. A multi-million-pound investment in Walton Breck Road, designed to improve connectivity, safety, and the local high-street environment, commenced in May 2026. The project is being delivered in three overlapping phases, with the entire scheme scheduled for completion by spring 2027.
Baltic Triangle
The Baltic Triangle continues its transition into a high-density mixed-use district, balancing its creative heritage with significant residential expansion. While the area remains a primary focus for urban regeneration, the delivery of the Baltic rail station is now targeted for 2029. Recent activity includes the completion of the Central Park residential scheme and planning approvals for further residential developments on Greenland Street and Blundell Street, alongside new proposals for high-density towers on the former Norton scrap metal site.
Festival Gardens
Festival Gardens is a 27-acre brownfield regeneration project on the Mersey waterfront, being advanced by a joint venture between Urban Splash and igloo Regeneration. Following extensive site remediation completed in 2023, the project is progressing toward the creation of a sustainable, multi-generational residential neighbourhood. A planning application for the first phase, which includes 440 homes, is expected in late 2026, with construction anticipated to commence in spring 2027.
Upper Central
Upper Central is a strategic 56-acre city-centre regeneration framework serving as a primary gateway between Liverpool Central, Lime Street, and the Knowledge Quarter. The project aims to deliver 2.5 million sq ft of mixed-use development, focusing on attracting digital, tech, and creative sectors to strengthen the city's Knowledge Quarter ecosystem while improving pedestrian connectivity and the public realm.
Ten Streets
Ten Streets is a 125-acre regeneration initiative in Liverpool's northern docklands, now being integrated into a broader strategic masterplan under the emerging Liverpool Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC). The project aims to transform the area into a dynamic, mixed-use extension of the city centre, balancing its established creative identity with new housing-led regeneration, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced connectivity to the waterfront.
Paddington Village
Paddington Village continues to advance as a core innovation district within Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter. Following the conclusion of the Paddington South masterplan public consultation in April 2026, the project is progressing toward formal planning stages for its 9-acre southern phase. This area is set to host a £111 million University of Liverpool chemical sciences facility, which will house the AI Materials Hub for Innovation (AIM-HI). Development across the wider 30-acre site remains active, with the HEMISPHERE One laboratory and workspace scheme now featuring a revised red-brick design and a target completion date of 2028.
Central Docks, Liverpool Waters
Central Docks is a flagship neighbourhood within the Liverpool Waters masterplan, currently undergoing significant infrastructure and remediation works. Supported by an £81.1 million funding partnership between Peel Waters and Homes England, the project is preparing 26 acres of brownfield land for a mixed-use community, including 2,350 homes and a five-acre central park. Infrastructure works, led by contractor GRAHAM, are progressing on site, with the completion of enabling works and the park anticipated by late spring 2028, followed by phased residential development.