More apartments could soon be built on Tulketh Street in Southport town centre.
Plans have been submitted to change the use of the vacant first floor and the enclosed yard at 4-10 Tulketh Street, above Go Outdoors and the Jewellery Workshop, into four new studio apartments.
The new scheme follows planning permission having recently been granted for 26 new apartments, in addition to three new shops or commercial units, in the former Southport Visiter office just down the road at 26-32 Tulketh Street.
A planning application has been submitted to Sefton Council on behalf of applicants Regency Park Properties Ltd.
It was drawn up by Paul Ennis & Company Limited, which said: “The proposal is for the conversion of the first floor area into four studio apartments, including access from the rear and roof-top amenity space.
“All ground floor areas to be retained as retail units.
“The site is located in an area designated as Southport town centre and a primary shopping area. The first floor areas are currently unused by either retail unit, with no internal access.
“These first floor areas are never likely to be utilised for retail, or any associated commercial uses.
“Since the proposals retain the existing ground floor retail, and do not compromise the vitality or viability of the area.
The former Southoport Visiter office on Tulketh Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
“Since the existing fabric is being retained / restored, particularly the frontages onto Tulketh Street, the proposals do not cause harm, and maintaining the existing building fabric would be a positive to the character of the area.
“All flats exceed the minimum area defined for studio flats. Each habitable room has reasonable outlook and prospect.
“Since the proposals are for studio apartments, they are a single habitable area, with an outlook over Tulketh Street. Each flat also has outlook to the rear.
“The proposed rear amenity area is approx. 90sqm, providing sufficient space for each flat as a communal area.
“The existing roof is in poor condition, so the proposals include removal and replacement of the roof finishes. The existing roof finishes are to be re-used onto the Tulketh Street frontage to maintain the character of the building.”
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