Sefton approves first phase of 50-acre Atlantic Park overhaul 

Royal London has been granted planning approval for 100,000 sq ft of industrial space across two units fronting Dunnings Bridge Road, the first part of a wider 800,000 sq ft scheme. 

The first phase of the redevelopment of Atlantic Park, once home to Rolls-Royce, will see two existing office buildings – Atlantic House and Caspian House – demolished to make way for a pair of modern industrial units. 

Rolls-Royce’s former factory building – the 220,000 sq ft “Big Foot” unit – is currently being demolished, while Alaska House is to be retained. 

Royal London has also submitted an application to Sefton Council for an additional 700,000 sq ft across another five units at the 50-acre site.  

Subject to planning approval, it is estimated that the redeveloped Atlantic Park could create accommodation for more than 1,000 jobs.  

Royal London acquired Atlantic Park in 2003 and began drawing up plans for its redevelopment.  

However, despite approval of proposals for 700,000 sq ft in 2006, the global recession “hindered progress”, according to a planning statement by Turley.  

Royal London reignited its plans last year, first applying to demolish The Harris Partnership is leading on design and Turley is advising Royal London on planning.  

To learn more about the scheme, search for reference number DC/2022/02039 on Sefton Council’s planning portal.