Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee has approved the pathfinder building for the transformational King Edward Triangle regeneration scheme, marking a major milestone in one of the city’s most ambitious development projects.
The decision unlocks the first site within a long-term vision to create a new mixed-use waterfront district, delivering high-quality homes, commercial space and significant public realm improvements.
Major Milestone for King Edward Triangle Regeneration
Recent Council decisions, including the lifting of a restrictive covenant and the conditional sale of land at Great Howard Street, were taken to unlock the wider regeneration potential of the area.
These measures support the city’s long-term growth objectives by improving site readiness and deliverability.
The site sits within the focus area of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Mayoral Development Corporation and acts as a crucial link between Liverpool Waters, Central Docks and the Commercial District.
The ambition is to expand the city centre’s economic footprint while accelerating development in one of the region’s most strategically important regeneration zones.
This coordinated approach is designed to fast-track development, attract inward investment and strengthen Liverpool’s position within the national economy.
The approved pathfinder building, a 28-storey residential-led tower, will act as a catalyst for the wider masterplan.
It is intended to stimulate further investment, improve connectivity and support the regeneration of surrounding sites.
New Waterfront District to Boost Jobs, Homes and Connectivity
By enhancing links between the waterfront, the city centre and emerging destinations such as Hill Dickinson Stadium, the wider masterplan aims to increase footfall, boost tourism and encourage local spending.
The King Edward Triangle is viewed as a vital component in creating a vibrant and economically active northern spine for Liverpool, helping ensure the benefits of regeneration are felt across communities throughout the city.
Construction of the pathfinder tower is expected to begin later this year, subject to the signing of a planning legal agreement and completion of site preparation works.
Cllr Nick Small, Cabinet Member for Growth and Economy, said:
“Today’s approval is a huge step forward for Liverpool’s continued regeneration journey.
“The King Edward Triangle is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape an underused part of the waterfront, and this pathfinder building is the first visible sign of that transformation.
“It will bring new homes, new jobs and new activity into a part of the city that has long been primed for renewal, and it demonstrates the confidence investors and developers continue to place in Liverpool’s future.”
