LIVERPOOL City Council is proposing a range of planning policies aimed at supporting vibrant high streets and district centres across the city as part of its new Local Plan.
The draft Liverpool Local Plan to 2043 recognises the important role that centres such as County Road, Great Homer Street, Garston, Old Swan, Walton Vale and Allerton Road play in supporting local communities and businesses.
The Plan also introduces planning policies designed to improve the quality of shopfronts and commercial frontages, helping create attractive environments that encourage investment and give residents a better choice of shopping and leisure opportunities close to home.
The proposed Liverpool Local Plan will strengthen the City’s centres by encouraging a wider mix of shops, services, leisure opportunities and community uses, as well as new homes.
Policies will also manage the concentration of hot food take-aways in these centres, as well as near to schools, which will positively contribute to improving health and well-being within our communities.
The aim is to ensure centres remain vibrant destinations that meet the day to day shopping and service needs of local residents while adapting to changing shopping habits.
Every council is required to maintain an up-to-date Local Plan which provides the framework for future development and investment. Local Plans help shape how neighbourhoods evolve over time, guiding decisions on housing, jobs, retail, transport and community facilities while ensuring development takes place in the right locations.
Cllr Nick Small, Cabinet Member for Growth and Economy, said: “Local Plans are one of the most important tools councils have for shaping the future of their communities. They don’t just determine where homes are built – they also help protect and strengthen town centres and local high streets.
“Our Plan recognises the vital role that places such as County Road, Great Homer Street, Walton Vale, Old Swan and district centres across Liverpool play in the everyday lives of residents.
“We’re setting out policies that support a better mix of shops, services, leisure and community uses, helping high streets adapt to changing shopping habits while remaining vibrant destinations.
“The aim is to ensure residents have access to a wider and better-quality choice of shops and services close to home, while creating attractive places that encourage investment and support local businesses.”
