Plot 3a Princes Dock
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Plot 3a Princes Dock is a 33-storey mixed use building that has been approved for construction alongside Princes Dock
at the waterfront of Liverpool
, England
. If and when built, it will stand alongside the likes of 1 Princes Dock
and Alexandra Tower
. Besides West Tower
, Radio City Tower and Liverpool Cathedral
, Plot 3a Princes Dock is the only structure over 100 metres (328 ft) that has been approved for construction in the city's history. Planning permission has been granted for the building on two occasions (2007 and 2011), despite this construction is still yet to commence.
The initial design proposal for Plot 3a Princes Dock was released to the public in August, 2006. The design differed slightly from the current one, it was slightly taller at 112.5 metres (369 ft) and was to contain 183 apartments alongside a 135 bedroom hotel. Following concerns and criticism in early 2007, Plot 3a Princes Dock was reduced in height. Consultation between the developer, architect, CABE, English Heritage
and Liverpool City Council
lead to the building being shortened to its current proposed height of 105 metres (344 ft). The number of hotel rooms were also decreased to around 150. The reason given for the alterations of the design proposal were that it would look too tall and out of places in comparison to the city's historic Three Graces
, despite this the building was only reduced by three storeys. There are also currently numerous other structures in Liverpool taller than Plot 3a Princes Dock less than half a mile away.
Plot 3a Princes Dock was given approval in mid-2007, however despite the site being completely clear to begin construction, the building is still yet to be constructed. Since 2007, developers Peel Holdings have concentrated their efforts on the nearby Liverpool Waters
project instead of Plot 3a Princes Dock, however planning permission was again approved in February 2011 (since the original planning permission had lapsed in early 2010). The status of Plot 3a Princes Dock remains fairly vague to this day.
Princes Dock
Princes Dock is a dock on the River Mersey, England and part of the Port of Liverpool. It is the most southerly of the docks situated in the northern part of the Liverpool dock system, connected to Princes Half Tide Dock to the north...
at the waterfront of Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. If and when built, it will stand alongside the likes of 1 Princes Dock
1 Princes Dock
1 Princes Dock is a 22-storey residential complex located alongside Princes Dock, Liverpool, England. It was topped off in 2006 and at 73m is the city's joint tenth tallest building. The building is home to 162 flats and 99 parking spaces...
and Alexandra Tower
Alexandra Tower, Liverpool
Alexandra Tower is a residential tower located in the newly developed Princes Dock area of Liverpool, England. It was constructed between 2005 and 2008 and upon completion became the sixth tallest building in Liverpool...
. Besides West Tower
West Tower
West Tower is a 40-storey tall skyscraper in Liverpool, England. The building was the second tower to be built by Carillion in Liverpool for property developers Beetham, who now use the building as their headquarters.-Description:...
, Radio City Tower and Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral is the Church of England cathedral of the Diocese of Liverpool, built on St James's Mount in Liverpool and is the seat of the Bishop of Liverpool. Its official name is the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool but it is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin...
, Plot 3a Princes Dock is the only structure over 100 metres (328 ft) that has been approved for construction in the city's history. Planning permission has been granted for the building on two occasions (2007 and 2011), despite this construction is still yet to commence.
The initial design proposal for Plot 3a Princes Dock was released to the public in August, 2006. The design differed slightly from the current one, it was slightly taller at 112.5 metres (369 ft) and was to contain 183 apartments alongside a 135 bedroom hotel. Following concerns and criticism in early 2007, Plot 3a Princes Dock was reduced in height. Consultation between the developer, architect, CABE, English Heritage
English Heritage
English Heritage . is an executive non-departmental public body of the British Government sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...
and Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is the governing body for the city of Liverpool in Merseyside, England. It consists of 90 councillors, three for each of the city's 30 wards. The council is currently controlled by the Labour Party and is led by Joe Anderson.-Domain:...
lead to the building being shortened to its current proposed height of 105 metres (344 ft). The number of hotel rooms were also decreased to around 150. The reason given for the alterations of the design proposal were that it would look too tall and out of places in comparison to the city's historic Three Graces
Pier Head
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004....
, despite this the building was only reduced by three storeys. There are also currently numerous other structures in Liverpool taller than Plot 3a Princes Dock less than half a mile away.
Plot 3a Princes Dock was given approval in mid-2007, however despite the site being completely clear to begin construction, the building is still yet to be constructed. Since 2007, developers Peel Holdings have concentrated their efforts on the nearby Liverpool Waters
Liverpool Waters
Liverpool Waters is a large scale £5.5bn development that has been proposed by the company Peel Holdings in the Vauxhall area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The development will make use of a series of presently derelict dock spaces at Central Docks, with much of the docks in a World Heritage...
project instead of Plot 3a Princes Dock, however planning permission was again approved in February 2011 (since the original planning permission had lapsed in early 2010). The status of Plot 3a Princes Dock remains fairly vague to this day.