Plans for more than 7,000 homes in North Liverpool move closer
A long-term vision for Pumpfields and Limekilns is set to go before councillors in June
Plans to transform a large area of Liverpool close to the city’s north docks with more than 7,000 homes are set to move forward next month.
Liverpool City Council’s Vision for Pumpfields and Limekilns could be approved by Cabinet in June and would guide development in the area over the next 20 years.
The proposals aim to bring empty plots and vacant buildings back into use while creating new homes, jobs, green spaces and cultural venues.
The area stretches between Liverpool city centre, the waterfront and north Liverpool.
Council leaders say the plans would help better connect the city centre with communities further north through new walking and cycling routes, upgraded streets and public spaces.
New parks, public squares and restored warehouses planned
Under the proposals, warehouse buildings along Blackstock Street could be restored and reused as part of the wider regeneration project.
Canal Square would become a new public space, while Kingsway Park is planned as a green route linking the neighbourhood with the waterfront.
The council said the masterplan is intended to create a “single, connected district” while protecting the area’s character.
The proposals have already been shaped through discussions with businesses and people living nearby.
If approved by Cabinet, the vision would help guide future planning applications in the area.
Council says plan would support long-term growth
Cllr Nick Small, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet member for Growth and Economy, said: “This is one of the biggest opportunities we have to reshape the north of the city and make sure it plays a full role in Liverpool’s future.
“For too long, large parts of Pumpfields and Limekilns have been underused, but this plan sets out how we can transform it into a thriving, well-connected neighbourhood with thousands of new homes, new jobs and high-quality public spaces.
“Crucially, this isn’t about one-off developments — it’s about making sure everything is planned properly, with better streets, more green space and stronger links into the city centre, waterfront and surrounding communities.
“It’s a long-term vision that provides certainty for investors and will help us deliver the homes the city needs, while creating a place people actually want to live, work and spend time in.”