Littlewoods’ landmark art deco building to be given new lease of life

Oct 17 2007 by Larry Neild, Liverpool Daily Post

LITTLEWOODS’ former art deco headquarters in Edge Lane will be given a new lease of life under multi-million pound proposals earmarked for the go-ahead next week.

Urban regeneration developers Urban Splash want to transform the landmark building, built in the 1930s for Littlewoods Pools.

The company wants to retain the famous tower and west wing of the building, saving the facades, and building 276 apartments on five storeys within the building. They also want to build four pavilions to house a hotel and offices, as well as retail units, restaurants, pubs and bars.

Council planning officers are recommending the go-ahead. Planning managers say the west-wing building and tower have an iconic status.