A Grade II listed mansion on the outskirts of Liverpool is set to be refurbished into new apartments, The Business Desk reports. Plans have been submitted to convert the historic building on Almonds Green into 11 apartments, and the coach house would be extended to create three extra dwellings.
The mansion was built in 1884 for a wealthy grocers family, and later became the Margaret Bevan School for pupils with special needs. It has been empty since 2004, and has fallen into a state of disrepair. Developers Hasset Homes purchased the site in 2020 and have put forward the new planning proposals.
Jamie Blennerhassett, managing director of Hassett Homes, said: “I’m grateful to the planning officers at Liverpool council, who have been constructive throughout the design and consultation period. We’ve arrived at a lovely scheme which will provide a variety of high quality homes whilst retaining much of the estate’s parkland and mature trees.”
He added: “We’ll retain the estate’s existing sandstone wall whilst building adaptable and wheelchair accessible dwellings to ensure the development is as inclusive as possible.”
At the time of the planning submission, Stephen Guy, of the West Derby Society, said: “This building needs to be seen and enjoyed and we’re delighted with the plans. This was the last ‘big house’ to be built in West Derby in the Victorian era and is an important part of the village’s heritage. I’m certain local people will join us in supporting this.”
A further 18 new build properties will be constructed in the three-acre grounds if planning permission is granted. These would include 11 detached properties, four semis, and three terraces.
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