Wallasey demolition could make way for 150 homes
Wirral Council has received a £2.3m brownfield land grant to tear down the structures on either side of the grade two-listed town hall and kick-start regeneration in Seacombe.
The authority has been awarded the cash as part of the government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund, which will allow the demolition of Wallasey Town Hall’s North and South Annexes off Brighton Street.
Located within the Seacombe masterplan area, the site has the potential to deliver significant housing and redevelopment and is earmarked for the delivery of 149 new homes in the emerging Wirral Local Plan 2021-2037.
Formerly used as administration offices, the four-storey buildings were vacated in March 2020 and have remained empty since.
Work has already taken place to remove asbestos from the office blocks, as well as disconnect utility services.
A contractor is now being appointed to carry out the demolition of the buildings and clear the site, while the council has launched a consultation on its plans for the wider Wallasey Town Hall Quarter.
Wirral Council Leader Paul Stuart said that the funding award shows government recognition of the borough’s ambition and regeneration ability.
“We are already pushing ahead with plans for real transformation”, he said.
“This latest step will help us continue to find ways to bring forward the homes and jobs that true regeneration provides, making Wirral and Seacombe an even better place to live and work and bring up families.”
The demolition notices for the North and South Annexes can be found by searching for application numbers DEM/23/00679 and DEM/23/00677, respectively, on Wirral Council’s planning portal.
Wouldn’t it be possible to reuse the existing bulidings as flats? Could save an awful lot of money and provide accommodation for singles/elderley/couples either long leasehold or as part of assisted living.
By Nigel Bruce
More signs of solid progress on Wirral, but this doth rather beg an obvious question: couldn’t the building be re-purposed as apartments, with lovely new penthouses added on top to exploit the stunning views to the Everton stadium and Pier Head?
By Sceptical
I’m quite surprised they are demolishing the structures now, before they have the proposals in place. Before masterplanning..? Have they ascertained that conversion into apartments isn’t a possibility?
By Anon
Why not convert it to apartments?
By Dave
Waste to demolish such a well proportioned classic building.
By Anonymous
A good decision. The buildings are eyesores and ruin the profile of the original Town Hall. Asbestos is a killer. Let’s celebrate the removal and the new home provision. Conversion to flats of the existing buildings isn’t feasible.
By Phil Evans
But we don’t need more homes….
By Johnny Marr
Glad to see them go ,They are eye sores next to such historic architecture,The town hall is Wallaseys Liver-building .I trust the replacements will replicate Liverpools 3 Graces ,an opportunity exists for 2 high rise multi use buildings with breathtaking views over a world famous skyline with roof top restaurants and bars .Creative vision ,imagination and planning is an important .Wirral Community deserves more than rabbit hutches and tic box construction.Creating atmosphere and purpose.Work rest and play .
By Ged Merseybeat Gurney
Let’s hope that they, build really nice homes and not rabbit hutches, something nice too look at on the main stretch to new Brighton, this area is so rundown.
By Anonymous
What is the council plan for Wallasey RNA. They have received no communication from the council whatsoever.
By Anonymous