University of Liverpool's Abandoned Halls of Residence to Make Way for 143 New Homes

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Thousands of students had called the Carnatic Halls of Residence home for over 50 years, but since its closure in June 2019, the site has remained empty. The University of Liverpool's decade-long residences strategy led to the closure of the halls, which opened in 1964 on the site of an 18th century mansion. Fresh plans to transform the site into 143 new homes are now set to be considered by the city council's planning committee, with a developer seeking permission to build a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as three, four, and five-bedroom houses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Carnatic Halls of Residence, a former university accommodation in Mossley Hill, has been empty since its closure in June 2019.
  • Fresh plans to redevelop the site into 143 new homes have been submitted to the city council's planning committee.
  • The proposals include a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as three, four, and five-bedroom houses.
  • The site will have a minimum of 146 off-road parking spaces for the housing element and a further 72 for the apartments.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the number of affordable housing units and the potential increase in vehicular traffic.
  • The University of Liverpool's decade-long residences strategy led to the closure of the Carnatic Halls of Residence.
  • Newer additions to the university's accommodation include Vine Court and Crown Place, which opened in 2012 and 2014 respectively.

Statistics:

  • 143 new homes are proposed for the site.
  • 146 off-road parking spaces will be provided for the housing element.
  • 72 additional parking spaces will be granted for the apartments.
  • The plans were scaled back from 162 properties in May 2024.
  • The site has lain empty since June 2019.

Sources:

  • "Future of Carnatic Halls considered by planners." Liverpool City Council.