Nine flats and shop at 70-72 Rose Lane, Liverpool

“Planning permission is sought for the demolition of the existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a mixed-use scheme comprising:”

“- One Class E commercial unit (99 square metres) at ground floor level; - Nine residential apartments comprising five one-bedroom units and four two- bedroom units; - Five on-site parking spaces including one accessible parking space; - Electric vehicle charging provision; - Secure cycle storage; - Refuse and recycling facilities; - Lift access serving all residential floors; - Associated landscaping, servicing and access arrangements.”

“The site extends to approximately 490 square metres and is occupied by a former Co- operative Society building dating from 1927. The building has undergone extensive alteration and extension during its lifetime and is currently occupied by two restaurant uses.”

“The surrounding area is characterised by a broad mix of commercial, residential and community uses. Rose Lane forms part of a recognised Local Centre containing a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants and local services. Mossley Hill Railway Station is situated within close walking distance and the site benefits from excellent accessibility to public transport infrastructure.”

“This site 87/482 72 Rose Lane Liverpool. To use the vacant shop premises as an Estate and Building Society. Approved 02/06/1987.”

“25F/0895 72 Rose Lane. To erect new shopfront and roof extension with incorporated terrace and new external rear stair access. Refused 25/07/2025”

“The proposal would deliver a number of clear public benefits. These include the redevelopment of previously developed land within the existing urban area, the retention of flexible Class E commercial floorspace within Rose Lane Local Centre, the delivery of nine new homes, the provision of accessible and adaptable accommodation including one wheelchair-user dwelling, improved active frontage to both Rose Lane and Pitville Avenue, enhanced townscape quality at a…”

“The principal harm arising from the development is the demolition of the existing building, which has been identified as a non-designated heritage asset. The loss of that asset would result in heritage harm and this has been given significant weight. However, the Heritage Officer has concluded that the asset is of low significance, with its architectural and townscape value materially reduced by previous alterations, subdivision and shopfront changes.”

“The application be refused for reasons that – - The proposed building is out of keeping with the appearance of the area. - The proposal will create enhanced parking problems. - A minimum of 20 fte jobs will be lost. - The proposal will not meet the housing needs of the area. - The applicant has ignored the opportunity to make substantial improvements to the appearance of the building.”

“The Committee were informed that the below Condition is to be added –”

“No residential unit with a gross internal floor area of less than 50 square metres shall be occupied by more than one person, nor shall such units be altered or used to provide accommodation for more than one bedroom. The units shall be retained as one-bedroom, one-person dwellings thereafter.”