Though it's been discussed I couldn't see a dedicated thread for this proposed Baltic Triangle project. As a request for planning permission has now gone in and there seems lots of high level support for it, I think it's time it had it's own space...
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05 September 2013 Cains submits plans for Multi-Million pound Brewery Village Development
By Paul Eeles
Liverpool’s Cains Brewery has submitted plans which would see it transformed into a 1 million square feet-plus development space dedicated to tourism, leisure and retail in a project which would secure the city’s iconic beer brand and grade II listed brewery for generations to come. Brewery Village Ltd want to develop the site and restore the grade II listed brewery into a national and international visitor destination and increase the amount of Cains beers brewed at the site.
The scheme, called Brewery Village, would secure and create in the region of 528 full-time jobs plus 48construction jobs during the build stage. Also net additional £25m of GVA economic benefit would be delivered to the city per year.
The plans would see the restoration of the grade II listed brewery building to its former glory, housing the new Cains brewery and visitor centre with a spectacular ‘Sky Bar’ in the roof which would offer views over the city and the River Mersey. English Heritage supports the plans, which it described as ‘a constructive way of finding a new use for some otherwise challenging, nationally significant buildings’. The building would also house a 94 room boutique hotel, courtyard bistro bar & restaurants and a large open plan retail hall for artisan food producers to make and sell their produce on site.
There would also be a designer retail market for independent fashion businesses and function rooms. The existing historic Brewery Tap pub would be restored and retained. The plans also include proposals for a four-screen independent art-house cinema, separate food store, health / beauty and fitness centre, 725 high quality homes and 500-plus car parking spaces.
The Brewery Village scheme would transform one of the city’s most important historic buildings and create a new tourist destination capable of holding food, craft and cultural events which would complement the city’s existing retail and leisure offer. A public consultation exercise has revealed overwhelming support for the proposals from local residents and businesses, with 94% saying they were in favour of the plans. If consent is granted, a new, bespoke craft brewery for Cains would be installed next year. The new craft brewery would enable the business to brew a full range of international beer styles for consumption in the UK and export around the world. It would also be an integral part of the wider destination.
Sudarghara Dusanj, Managing Director of Cains, said: “We want to create a major new tourism and leisure asset for the city which would secure the future of the Cains beer brand and the grade II listed brewery for decades to come. Cities like Manchester and Newcastle have been unable to save their traditional breweries but we know this scheme will ensure Liverpool has a thriving and historic brewerybuilding for future generations. “We will create a vibrant, independent and varied destination for people to live, work and enjoy which complements the rest of the city’s assets and dramatically improves the appearance of one of the city’s most important arterial routes. Our proposals would also make a significant contribution to the city’s ambitions to regenerate the Baltic Triangle.”
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson said: ““There is much work to be done to bring the scheme to fruition and it will have to be considered properly by our planning committee but we are fully behind the plans in principle and extremely excited about the positive impact it will have on a key city site. “We understand the challenges businesses such as Cains face and believe this scheme is the right way forward for both the Cains brand and the city as a whole.”
Louise Ellman, Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside, said: “This is an exciting and creative scheme which will see the restoration of one of the city’s key heritage assets and the creation of a new visitor attraction for an important part of Liverpool. The proposals enable a proud brewing tradition in the city to become the focus of regeneration. I back these proposals.”
Max Steinberg, Chief Executive of Liverpool Vision, said: “Cains' exciting and transformational scheme has been specifically identified within the City Centre Strategic Investment Framework as a key project contributing to the economic development of Baltic Triangle. It will add to the growing business and residential mix as well as helping the area become a dynamic and creative neighbourhood. "With these proposals there is also clearly the potential for Brewery Village to be a tourist anchor at the southern need of the city centre, linking into the Marina and waterfront and helping to create a new hub of activity for visitors to the city."
Adam Hall, Managing Director of Falconer Chester Hall (Architects), said: “We are taking inspiration from right across the world and have examined similar schemes in the US, Canada and Europe where they have brought the new and old together to create truly atmospheric and vibrant destinations. “The plans will mean restoring the historic brewery building to glories not seen for a hundred years. There will be nothing quite like it in the North West of England so we are confident it will quickly become a new reason for tourists to come to Liverpool.”
Mark Worcester, Director of TURLEY ASSOCIATES (Town Planners), said: “The grade II listed brewery complex has been under-utilised for a number of years and large areas of the building have become vacant and are deteriorating. Planning permission and listed building consent is now sought to accommodate a range of uses within the listed building, informed by a clear understanding of its historic and architectural significance and specialist commercial advice. “A viable and vibrant mix of uses is proposed that will complement the building and English Heritage has confirmed that it considers the scheme to be ‘a constructive way of finding a new use for some otherwise challenging, nationally significant buildings’.”
The project team includes: Turley Associates, FCH Architects, Colliers International, Mott MacDonald,Amion Consulting, Muir Associates, Davis Langdon, Penny Anderson Associates, AECOM, Tushingham Moore and Paver Smith.
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05 September 2013 Cains submits plans for Multi-Million pound Brewery Village Development
By Paul Eeles
Liverpool’s Cains Brewery has submitted plans which would see it transformed into a 1 million square feet-plus development space dedicated to tourism, leisure and retail in a project which would secure the city’s iconic beer brand and grade II listed brewery for generations to come. Brewery Village Ltd want to develop the site and restore the grade II listed brewery into a national and international visitor destination and increase the amount of Cains beers brewed at the site.
The scheme, called Brewery Village, would secure and create in the region of 528 full-time jobs plus 48construction jobs during the build stage. Also net additional £25m of GVA economic benefit would be delivered to the city per year.
The plans would see the restoration of the grade II listed brewery building to its former glory, housing the new Cains brewery and visitor centre with a spectacular ‘Sky Bar’ in the roof which would offer views over the city and the River Mersey. English Heritage supports the plans, which it described as ‘a constructive way of finding a new use for some otherwise challenging, nationally significant buildings’. The building would also house a 94 room boutique hotel, courtyard bistro bar & restaurants and a large open plan retail hall for artisan food producers to make and sell their produce on site.
There would also be a designer retail market for independent fashion businesses and function rooms. The existing historic Brewery Tap pub would be restored and retained. The plans also include proposals for a four-screen independent art-house cinema, separate food store, health / beauty and fitness centre, 725 high quality homes and 500-plus car parking spaces.
The Brewery Village scheme would transform one of the city’s most important historic buildings and create a new tourist destination capable of holding food, craft and cultural events which would complement the city’s existing retail and leisure offer. A public consultation exercise has revealed overwhelming support for the proposals from local residents and businesses, with 94% saying they were in favour of the plans. If consent is granted, a new, bespoke craft brewery for Cains would be installed next year. The new craft brewery would enable the business to brew a full range of international beer styles for consumption in the UK and export around the world. It would also be an integral part of the wider destination.
Sudarghara Dusanj, Managing Director of Cains, said: “We want to create a major new tourism and leisure asset for the city which would secure the future of the Cains beer brand and the grade II listed brewery for decades to come. Cities like Manchester and Newcastle have been unable to save their traditional breweries but we know this scheme will ensure Liverpool has a thriving and historic brewerybuilding for future generations. “We will create a vibrant, independent and varied destination for people to live, work and enjoy which complements the rest of the city’s assets and dramatically improves the appearance of one of the city’s most important arterial routes. Our proposals would also make a significant contribution to the city’s ambitions to regenerate the Baltic Triangle.”
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson said: ““There is much work to be done to bring the scheme to fruition and it will have to be considered properly by our planning committee but we are fully behind the plans in principle and extremely excited about the positive impact it will have on a key city site. “We understand the challenges businesses such as Cains face and believe this scheme is the right way forward for both the Cains brand and the city as a whole.”
Louise Ellman, Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside, said: “This is an exciting and creative scheme which will see the restoration of one of the city’s key heritage assets and the creation of a new visitor attraction for an important part of Liverpool. The proposals enable a proud brewing tradition in the city to become the focus of regeneration. I back these proposals.”
Max Steinberg, Chief Executive of Liverpool Vision, said: “Cains' exciting and transformational scheme has been specifically identified within the City Centre Strategic Investment Framework as a key project contributing to the economic development of Baltic Triangle. It will add to the growing business and residential mix as well as helping the area become a dynamic and creative neighbourhood. "With these proposals there is also clearly the potential for Brewery Village to be a tourist anchor at the southern need of the city centre, linking into the Marina and waterfront and helping to create a new hub of activity for visitors to the city."
Adam Hall, Managing Director of Falconer Chester Hall (Architects), said: “We are taking inspiration from right across the world and have examined similar schemes in the US, Canada and Europe where they have brought the new and old together to create truly atmospheric and vibrant destinations. “The plans will mean restoring the historic brewery building to glories not seen for a hundred years. There will be nothing quite like it in the North West of England so we are confident it will quickly become a new reason for tourists to come to Liverpool.”
Mark Worcester, Director of TURLEY ASSOCIATES (Town Planners), said: “The grade II listed brewery complex has been under-utilised for a number of years and large areas of the building have become vacant and are deteriorating. Planning permission and listed building consent is now sought to accommodate a range of uses within the listed building, informed by a clear understanding of its historic and architectural significance and specialist commercial advice. “A viable and vibrant mix of uses is proposed that will complement the building and English Heritage has confirmed that it considers the scheme to be ‘a constructive way of finding a new use for some otherwise challenging, nationally significant buildings’.”
The project team includes: Turley Associates, FCH Architects, Colliers International, Mott MacDonald,Amion Consulting, Muir Associates, Davis Langdon, Penny Anderson Associates, AECOM, Tushingham Moore and Paver Smith.
p.s. tried to post a picture but couldn't get it to work. No idea why. I followed the onsite instructions.