Merebridge takes over 194-flat Liverpool scheme from Ascot

The local developer-contractor is working towards a start on site for a £54m scheme off New Bird Street.

Ascot Property Group secured planning approval for the 194-apartment project in June following committee consent in 2025. Following council backing, Ascot appointed CBRE tom market the site for sale. Merebridge has now acquired the freehold from Ascot.

The Falconer Chester Hall-designed scheme comprises a 10-storey block of apartments overlooking the proposed Baltic Station.

Elsewhere, Merebridge is delivering residential projects in Salford and Manchester totaling 165 homes. The New Bird Street project is the firm’s first in Liverpool.

Russell Schwarze, director at Merebridge, said: “Liverpool is where Merebridge was born, and it’s where our team lives. Coming back to build here means a huge amount to all of us.

“We’ve spent the last few years proving what we can do across the North West. Victory Place is fast approaching completion and both Duncan Street and Store Street have both commenced works. Now we’re bringing all of that home.”

Those interested in the project can view it using the planning reference number 16F/2922 on Liverpool City Council’s planning portal.