Rosmara seeks 160-home Liverpool success
The developer has submitted plans for a 144,000 sq ft block, rising to 10 storeys, fronting Vauxhall Road in the Pumpfields development area.
Rosmara’s site spans the block between Oriel Street and Paul Street, and along with residential will include ground floor commercial uses.
Martin Haymes of Falconer Chester Hall is the scheme architect. He said: “The building has a modern aesthetic, but we’ve respected the local material palette through a robust brick façade. It occupies a whole block and so the use of bay windows reinforces its presence and will help it stand out in an area that is growing rapidly.
The development will reach 10 storeys. Credit: via Merrion Strategy
“The commercial uses ensure an active frontage at street level, whilst the roof terrace offers residents a pleasing open space with views across the cityscape. We’ve incorporated raised metal planters, integrated benches and timber pergolas to make it feel very much like a garden. The use of balconies from the first to the ninth floors also gives residents additional outside space.”
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The scheme is made up of two studios, 19 one-bed, 130 two-bed and 7 three-bed apartments, plus 6 two-bed townhouses and two 3-bed townhouses. The townhouses are located at street level along Oriel and Paul streets. The ground floor commercial uses include co-working space, a gym and a coffee shop.
Subject to planning, work is expected to start on site in early 2026, with a 24-month build programme, said John McNamara, Rosmara managing director:
“There remains both a need and a market demand for well-located homes of this quality and we will push forward at pace, should planning consent be secured.
“Liverpool city centre has now outgrown the collar of Leeds Street and this part of the city is changing rapidly for the better. We’re delighted to be playing our part.”
Alongside FCH, the professional team includes:
- Planning: Greyside Planning
- Fire safety: Orion Fire Engineering
- Transport: Prime Transport Planning
- Sustainability: Element Sustainability
- Daylight: DPR
- Landscape: Urban Green
- Acoustics: ADC Acoustics
Katie Dickson, director at Greyside Planning, said: “This is a robust application that meets or exceeds national and local policies. We are confident the submission will be well received as it delivers on all the key aspirations for the Pumpfields regeneration area.”
The team said that 10% of homes in the scheme are compliant with the M4 (3) accessibility requirements. A cycle store for 160 bikes, waste and plant facilities and private parking in the courtyard are also included.
Good to see more activity in a part of the city with favourable prospects, but my question to FCH would be: why hasn’t the same level of consideration applied to the rooftop landscaping been given to ground level, where the community can both see and share the greening? It kinda looks like it’s been dropped on the pavement from high above. If the sub-terrain isn’t suitable for tree planting, urban planters could fill the void, as we see a lot in Manchester. I’m afraid it’s a similar tale at FCH’s One Park Lane, beautiful CGIs published with trees all around its facade. Went there a couple of weeks ago and not a tree in sight, apart from a token ‘orphan’ tucked away around a corner. I admire FCH’s architectural and design work, but perhaps someone from the practice could explain… where are the trees? 🫣
By Dezine
There is no sound reason round the Vauxhall/Leeds St area to limit buildings to 10,11, or 12 storeys, there is no tradition or history to respect, it’s just a figure plucked from thin air, and this contributes to putting the big developers off.
By Anonymous
A policy complaint scheme means one that will be unable to be viably delivered.
By Anonymous
The design looks fine, if its not value engineered, if the building was set back by a few metres then as already commented there could be space for some lovely street trees, which would really lift the street and help climate change. This area has huge potential and should be an extension of the city centre so density it key to its success. This area could easily handle some taller buildings. Vauxhall Road is the ideal street for a tram from the city centre to loop to Evertons new stadium and back along the river front and The Strand-Canning Place-Whitechapel etc
By GetItBuilt!
@Dezine can we not focus on getting stuff built first before worrying about greening.
By Anonymous