Key Points
- Liverpool City Council has approved a 28-storey residential tower at the junction of Waterloo Road and Galton Street, marking the first phase of the £1bn King Edward Triangle masterplan.
- The tower, developed by Davos Property Developments and Beetham Davos, will contain 255 apartments, including 127 one-bed, 123 two-bed, and five three-bed units, with no affordable housing due to viability issues.
- Demolition of the site, including the former Bacchus Taverna, is set to begin this spring, paving the way for construction and contributing to Liverpool’s city centre regeneration.
- The approval is described as a catalyst for wider ambitions, including potential future tall buildings in the area.
Liverpool (Liverpool Standard) February 17, 2026 – City councillors have approved plans for a 28-storey apartment tower, the initial phase of a £1bn regeneration scheme known as the King Edward Triangle masterplan.
The 250,000 sq ft building, designed by Brock Carmichael, will feature residents’ amenities such as a lounge, gym, and workspace on the first floor, alongside top-floor indoor lounges and outdoor social spaces with panoramic views. According to Place North West, the project is fully funded by shareholders and aims to kickstart a cluster of tall buildings on the eight-acre site on the edge of Liverpool city centre.
What does the approved tower include?
The pathfinder tower comprises 255 apartments across 28 storeys at the northwest boundary of the King Edward Triangle site. Birkenhead News reports that construction will transform the area, with the building serving as an anchor for further development. The project team includes consultants such as Pegasus, Planit, WSP, and Aspinall Verdi, as detailed in the planning application reference 25F/1887 on Liverpool City Council’s portal.
As reported by Hugh Frost of Beetham Davos,
“It feels like we’ve pushed a big green button marked ‘go’.”
Frost added thanks to the council for support and confirmed the team will move forward at pace, per The Guide Liverpool.
How have officials reacted to the approval?
Cllr Nick Small, Liverpool City Council’s cabinet member for growth and economy, described the decision as “a huge step forward for Liverpool’s continued regeneration journey,” according to Place North West. The Guide Liverpool notes Davos Property Developments and Beetham Davos welcomed the green light, signalling confidence to global investors at the MIPIM property fair in March.
What challenges remain before construction?
Demolition work to clear the site, including the former Bacchus Taverna, must occur first, with negotiations underway for contractors to start this spring. Place North West indicates detailed stakeholder consultations will continue ahead of a hybrid application submission in the second quarter.
What are the wider implications for Liverpool?
The tower is positioned to expand Liverpool’s skyline and catalyse the £1bn masterplan, potentially including a teased 60-storey skyscraper. Liverpool Express highlights its role in accelerating the overall scheme, amid ongoing city centre regeneration efforts.
Approval comes despite wide objections noted by The Business Desk, underscoring the project’s significance in boosting housing and economic growth on the city’s fringe.
