More than 300 sites have been identified for residential development
The Liverpool City Region (LCR) Combined Authority has revealed plans to deliver more than 64,000 new homes in the coming years.
Work with the LCR’s local authorities and housing associations has identified more than 300 sites on which 64,044 homes could be built, including 31,000 in Liverpool alone.
The LCR Housing Pipeline plan identifies proposals to accelerate housing delivery and regeneration. It follows a recent announcement of £700m for new social and affordable housing – the biggest single investment into housebuilding in the city region.
An estimated £1bn of public sector funding is needed to support 139 projects, while the full pipeline of 310 sites could require up to £2bn.
At a meeting on 23 January, the combined authority will be asked to approve the pipeline and endorse the creation of a housing investment fund.
Steve Rotheram, mayor of the LCR, said: “By using our powers, backing our local councils and working hand-in-hand with housing associations and Homes England, we can unlock difficult sites, get spades in the ground and build the homes our communities actually need.”
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