£20m development to ‘continue transformation’ of North Liverpool

Legacie Developments is set to deliver a multi-million pound residential scheme that could boost regeneration efforts in North Liverpool.

The company confirmed on Monday (April 16) that work on the apartment and retail development will start imminently.

Azure Residence will be the next step in regenerating the area around St Anne Street, on the outskirts of the city centre.

It will comprise 127 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments along with a gym and 4,000 sq ft of retail space.

According to Liverpool-based Legacie, the development will create up to 100 jobs during its construction phase, due for completion by December 2019, as well as 30 full-time administrative and service jobs once open.

Azure Residence is one of a number of schemes changing the face of North Liverpool. It follows reports of progress made in locating Merseyside Police’s new HQ in the area behind the existing St Anne Street police station, and the £150m Project Jennifer scheme.

A spokesperson for Legacie Developments said: “Azure Residence will deliver high quality apartment living, new retail and leisure opportunities.

“Above all, it will continue the transformation of the Scotland Road and St Anne Street area into a vibrant and thriving place to live.”

They continued: “We very much see this development as an extension to Liverpool city centre and our target market will be people who want city centre living.

“We’re looking forward to starting work and continuing our positive contribution to the booming development activity currently underway in Liverpool. We want to play our part in the city’s resurgence as a brilliant destination to live and work.”