Hundreds of new homes could finally be built on the site once backed by the man referred to as God
How Angel Gardens could look (lawray architects)
How Angel Gardens could look (lawray architects)
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More than 250 new apartments could be built on the edge of Liverpool city centre on a site once backed by former Liverpool FC legend Robbie Fowler. After an initial proposal to build 300 homes on land at St Anne Street and Fox Street in Everton fell through four years ago, the site has been unused.
The scheme was publicly backed by Mr Fowler – known as God to Reds fans – with his likeness plastered on hoardings surrounding the site. The project, put forward by Elatus Homes, fell at the first hurdle.
Mr Fowler acted as an ambassador and was never involved in any day to day running of schemes. Now a new scheme could breathe new life into the area, with fresh proposals going before Liverpool Council planners.
ASBBJ Real Estate UK Ltd is seeking the local authority’s permission to build two blocks of six and seven storeys. The vacant lot also sits just a stone’s throw away from the long-stalled Fox Street Village which was ravaged by fire in January last year.
Liverpool Council gave its permission to more than 130 new flats to complete the final stage of the residential scheme.
Under the new plans, to be named as Angel Gardens, developers want to provide 254 dwellings, a reduction on the initially agreed scheme by Elatus.
According to a design and access statement, the two-block development will provide a “more diverse offer of unit sizes” ranging from one to three bedrooms. A total of 95 parking spaces would be provided alongside a gym, cinema and cycle storage on site.
Of the 254 residential units proposed, 136 units are in the north block standing at seven storeys and 118 units in the six storey south block. The accommodation will include 164 one-bed units, 62 two beds and a further 28 three bedroom provisions.
Landscaping is proposed throughout the development which includes a central play area proposed between the apartment blocks. The former building, now demolished, was a warehouse which was most recently used for mixed retail and storage.
It had been hoped Elatus’ plans would lead to hundreds of new homes by Autumn of 2021.
This would have been known as St Anne’s Gardens having first been announced back in February 2020.
When hoardings with Mr Fowler’s portrait vanished almost three years ago, a spokesperson for Elatus claimed this was owing to damage by vandals and poor weather.
In 2022, the company said it remained committed to the development of housing in Everton but had been beset by delays resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
According to Companies House, a third notice to strike off the business was lodged in December 2023 but was suspended in January of last year.
The plans will go before the city council on Tuesday December 23.