Liverpool John Moores University appoints agents at CBRE to find a buyer for a 20-acre former campus in south Liverpool that contains two Grade II-listed buildings. Tony McDonough reports
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is seeking a buyer for its 20-acre former IM Marsh campus in south Liverpool.
LJMU has appointed agents from CBRE to market the Aigburth site. CBRE is seeking offers by May 28 on either an unconditional or subject to planning basis for the land which is off Barkhill Road and is likely most suited to residential development.
This brownfield site comprises a range of buildings varying in age and architectural style which were used for teaching, halls of residences and indoor facilities along with playing pitches. Two of the buildings are Grade II-listed and floorspace totals 213,000 sq ft.
Kieran McLaughlin, senior director, UK development and residential at CBRE, said: “The university vacated the site a number of years ago with no teaching or other student-facing activity at IM Marsh since 2020.
“The site has been secured throughout that time and the university has been actively engaged with the neighbourhood to keep local residents updated and informed.
“The release of the IM Marsh site will allow LJMU to invest further in developing student-facing services, specialist facilities and the continued maintenance of an extensive campus portfolio in the city centre.”
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LJMU’s strategy has been focused on bringing all activities into the city centre. Over recent years, students have increasingly opted for city-based teaching and living accommodation.
With a student population of more than 27,000, LJMU has responded by investing in campus facilities in both the city centre and around the Mount Pleasant area, including the development of the former Copperas Hill site.
“Land such as this is in high demand and we are looking forward to reviewing bids from interested parties seeking to bring this vacant site back into use to contribute to the local economy,” added Kieran.
