King Edward Triangle pathfinder tower approved
Green light for 28-storey residential-led building in first phase of waterfront scheme.
25 February 2026
Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee has approved the pathfinder building for the King Edward Triangle regeneration scheme, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of one of the city’s most ambitious development projects.
The decision unlocks the first site within a long-term vision to create a new mixed-use waterfront district delivering high-quality homes, commercial space and public realm improvements. The strategically significant site sits between the city centre, the North Docks and Liverpool Waters.
The approved pathfinder building is a 28-storey residential-led tower that will act as the catalyst for the wider masterplan. The development is intended to accelerate investment, improve site readiness and support the regeneration of the surrounding area.
The site forms part of the Mayoral Development Corporation’s focus area and is positioned as a crucial bridge between Liverpool Waters, Central Docks and the Commercial District. The scheme aims to expand the city centre’s economic footprint and accelerate growth in one of the region’s most strategically important regeneration zones.
Recent council decisions, including the lifting of a restrictive covenant and the conditional sale of land at Great Howard Street, were taken to unlock the wider regeneration potential of the area and improve deliverability. These steps support the city’s long-term regeneration objectives by enabling site readiness.
The wider masterplan is designed to fast-track development, attract inward investment and strengthen Liverpool’s position within the national economy. By improving connectivity between the waterfront, the city centre and emerging destinations such as Hill Dickinson Stadium, the scheme is expected to encourage increased footfall, tourism and local spending.
The King Edward Triangle is viewed as a key link in creating a vibrant, accessible and economically active northern spine for Liverpool, supporting inclusive growth and ensuring regeneration benefits reach communities across the city.
Councillor Nick Small, Cabinet Member for Growth and Economy, described the approval as a major step forward for Liverpool’s regeneration journey, highlighting the scheme as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape an underused part of the waterfront.
Construction of the pathfinder building is expected to begin later this year, subject to the signing of a planning legal agreement and site preparation works.
