347-349 Lord Street

Situated facing Lord Street, part of the original Grade II listed Albany Buildings and opposite the Grade II* listed War Memorials and Obelisk on London Square, this property comprises two floors of potential residential accommodation.  Access to the upstairs could be achieved through an open passage from the rear on Cable Street and via a staircase at the rear or an existing doorway situated down a side passage.  There is an existing staircase from this entrance.  A new rear fire escape stairway to the upstairs would be required as the existing one is unsafe and does not meet current standards. 

There is potential for a minimum of two flats, however, a planning pre-application was submitted in 2022 proposing conversion to 2 x 1 bed and 2 x 2 bed accommodation over the two floors, the rear flats benefitting from small terraces.  This could be acceptable with some modifications to the proposal.

Conservation & Heritage considerations:

Windows facing Lord Street should be repaired and retained with the potential for secondary glazing to improve thermal efficiency.  Some new doors and windows will be required and should be timber framed and of conservation standard and design.  Conservation rooflights are likely to be required which should sit flush to the roof.

Any development proposal will require Listed Building Consent and full planning permission submitted with relevant supporting information including a Heritage Statement.  The heritage statement should determine the significance of the Listed Building, explain how changes affect that significance, its setting within the Lord Street Conservation Area and the adjacent heritage assets as a minimum.  To outweigh any potential harm, it is suggested the property would benefit from reinstatement of the lost bay window.  

Initial enquiries should be directed to: lordstreet.living@sefton.gov.uk.  This property may also be eligible for some free planning advice, visit: Southport Planning Support

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N.B. The Lord Street Living project aims to support owners by promoting their vacant upper floorspace which has potential for residential conversion, via the Lord Street Living website. The information described is designed to give an overview to investors and developers of the property available which has been deemed appropriate for conversion.  Accuracy of details within the description cannot be guaranteed and interested parties should make their own investigations.  Whilst we may indicate the potential for conversion, the final number of residential units that may be realised will be subject to Sefton’s planning policies and full planning applications.  Staff associated with Lord Street Living do not take responsibility for or negotiate between parties but may seek feedback from parties regarding the process.