Crossfield Exclusive Developments purchased the Baltic House project in Norfolk Street out of liquidation and is now building 129 apartments plus office space. Tony McDonough reports
A former North Point Global residential scheme in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle has been brought back to life by a new developer after work ground to a halt last year.
Crossfield Exclusive Developments purchased the Baltic House project in Norfolk Street out of liquidation late last year and has now started work after securing planning consent for 129 apartments with associated communal space and courtyard.
Worth £12m, it will now be known as Baltic View and will also feature nine office units totalling more than 10,000 sq ft on the ground and first floors to accommodate businesses in the digital and creative sectors, complemented by storage space for up to 100 bicycles.
Contractor Crossfield Construction expects to create 10 new full-time jobs, in addition to as many as 400 workers on site through its local supply chain and work is expected to be completed in 2020.
Crossfield Exclusive Developments is a joint venture between Crossfield Group and Exclusive Investments. Crossfield Construction is a division of Crossfield Group. The revised scheme has been designed by architect Brock Carmichael, which supported Crossfield Exclusive Developments in securing planning consent.
David Cain, director at Crossfield Group, said: “We have worked closely with Liverpool City Council over many months and we are pleased that the planning committee shares our vision for the transformative potential of this site.
“Baltic View will be a new dawn for the site and our local, experienced team is committed to creating a development that provides a positive, enduring addition to the area.”
David Ayem, director at Exclusive Investments, added: “The Baltic Triangle is at the epicentre of Liverpool’s creative community and at Baltic View we are determined to deliver a development that has genuine synergy with its neighbours.”
Liam Kelly, chair of the Baltic Triangle Area CIC, also said: “We are really pleased to see the stalled development site back on track. It’s been a painful daily reminder of failed developments over the past few years.
“It’s really encouraging to see the site now being developed by Crossfield Group, who share in the area’s vision and have engaged with the stakeholders right from the start. This is an example of how the area can retain its identity and continue to see positive growth over the coming years, with everyone working together.”