Development Partner - Wallasey Town Hall Annexes

Description

Following the recent adoption of the Wallasey Town Hall Quarter Masterplan, Wirral Council will be seeking a suitably experienced Development Partner to bring forward affordable housing developments on two cleared sites. The masterplan area is a key local and regional regeneration opportunity with two sites comprising of the former North and South Annexe Buildings fronting Brighton Street and located either side of Wallasey Town Hall. The North Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.578 acres and the South Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.586 acres. The freehold interest of both sites (c.1.164 acres) is owned by Wirral Council. Wirral Council gained approval to have both buildings demolished in June 2023 and have completed the works resulting in a cleared and accessible site that is free of any existing structures / buildings. https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227828 https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227830 The masterplan outlines the wider vision for Wallasey Town Hall Quarter and sets out an opportunity to deliver: A new Town Hall Quarter that is inter-connective with the wider locality, creating a social space and hub for local community and visitor interaction. A phased and structured programme of mixed redevelopment (brownfield site first approach). A programme of 496 new homes (without the need for existing residential demolitions). A mixed diverse community, contributing to better health outcomes for everybody, generating an improved economic base to grow the local economy. Improved connectivity supporting ongoing and developing transport proposals relating to cycling, bus services, and the potential development of a mass transport system. New high quality open space. A New Riverside School on the existing school site. An enhanced leisure offer. Improved connections, links and access to the existing promenade/river frontage. High value accommodation by maximising the potential of its river frontage location and views. A pathway for transformational change by delivering an iconic left bank waterfront vison. https://democracy.wirral.gov.uk/documents/s50121526/Appendix 5 Wallasey Town Hall Quarter Masterplan Report.pdf The masterplan incorporates several development opportunities. However, for the purposes of this exercise, we are focussing on the Former North (Site A) and South Annexe (Site C) sites. The indicative plans included within the masterplan show potential massing up to four storeys and focussed on the provision of apartments. Indicative sketch plans and corresponding accommodation schedules show c.80 residential units could be constructed across both sites. Whilst planning policy requires a minimum 10% affordable housing on this site, the Council is seeking a 100% affordable housing scheme which provides property types that meet local demand. Developers interested in tendering the opportunity will need to ensure they are registered on the Central Digital Platform and all information is updated and correct ready for submission as part of the planned procurement process.