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Grove Street Regeneration Project

On 22 March 2022, Liverpool Council's Planning Committee approved The Regenda Group’s application for the regeneration of Grove Street, Liverpool. This project aims to transform the Grove Street area by creating new homes, and a green, diverse and multi-generational neighbourhood where residents can thrive.

New High-Quality Homes

As part of the regeneration project, Regenda Homes are replacing existing social rent properties with new, low carbon homes.

The development includes 304 high quality, affordable homes along with three commercial units and a community space.

All existing 144 social rent properties will be replaced with the addition of other housing options including affordable rent, private rent, outright sale and Rent to Buy.

Resident Engagement

In May 2018, The Regenda Group began a consultation exercise with Regenda Homes residents living in Grove Street, Liverpool, on our redevelopment plans.

We appointed independent community engagement company, We Make Places, to meet with residents and hear their views on our plans for the area. All existing residents will have the choice to move back to Grove Street, once the new social rent homes are completed.

Transforming Public Spaces

The regeneration of Grove Street will breathe new life into the area.

The development includes commercial spaces offering jobs, and attractive public spaces contributing to the health and wellbeing of local residents.

New buildings will be set in a lush green landscape designed around the existing mature trees and we will also create a public ‘pocket park’ for the local community. There will be extensive cycle storage throughout the scheme and some blocks will have living roofs that will naturally insulate buildings, reduce Greenhouse gas emissions and provide a habitat for insects and birds.

Social Impact and Community Engagement

Education, training and careers are fundamental in establishing communities and places that thrive, and The Regenda Group is committed to raising aspirations and creating meaningful employment opportunities which enable people to improve their quality of life.

The ‘Positive Footprints Raising Aspirations’ programme, will work with local schools including St Anne’s Catholic Primary School to engage young people in the project. Raising aspirations programmes are designed to open up the world of work to young people. The construction of the Grove Street site will provide a wealth of opportunities for those children to see and be involved with the professions that help make a regeneration project like this come to life.

Our partnership with PLACED will engage secondary school children from the area in the build environment. The programme has been designed to engage young people in the construction, design and development of their communities. Empowering a new generation to contribute to the development of their neighbourhoods.

The Learning Foundry will work with adults as part of the development project to offer a range of employability-based training and apprenticeship opportunities directly linked to the regeneration project.

Construction and Design Details

M&Y Maintenance and Construction began the demolition of existing homes in June 2023, and began construction of 89 new homes in September 2023.

The new energy-efficient homes for social rent will be a mixture of one, two and three bedroom apartments and three and five bedroom houses.

The new homes have been designed by shedkm and Metropolitan Workship architects.

Future Phases

It is currently proposed that the Grove Street re-development will take place in five stages.

Properties in future phases will be let, sold and managed by Redwing. Redwing is an award-winning property company based in Liverpool City Centre and is part of The Regenda Group.

Once completed the development will be one of Liverpool’s largest residential schemes to be completed in the past 100 years. Helping the city to continue its constant reinvention and ensuring quality and affordable housing for the people of Liverpool.

Frequently Asked Questions

We know you might have a lot of questions about moving into your new home at Grove Street. 

We’ve pulled together some frequently asked questions to give you more information about your move and how we can support you.

About Grove Street

Grove Street regeneration project is the development of 304 high quality, affordable homes along with three commercial units and a community space.

Phase 1 of the development at Grove Street is for customers who lived in the original Grove Street Regenda Homes properties.  

There 52 one-bedroom and 37 two-bedroom apartments in Phase 1 of Grove Street. 

All homes in Phase 1 of Grove Street are for social rent. 

New homes will energy-efficient and low-carbon in  a green, diverse and multi-generational neighbourhood where residents can thrive. 

One-bedroom apartments are suitable for a single person or a couple. Two-bedroom apartments are suitable for small families.  

Rent and Charges

Regenda Homes subsidised the service charge costs for customers remaining in their homes.  

The increase in the service charge reflects the services that will be provided to customers living in the new development.

There are lots of different things that we will charge a service charge. These include:

  • window cleaning
  • cleaning communal areas
  • grounds and garden maintenance
  • tree works, pest control
  • communal energy supply
  • communal water
  • dry risers
  • lift maintenance insurance and repairs
  • fire alarm maintenance, monitoring, extinguishers and repairs
  • AOV servicing
  • emergency lighting contract and repairs
  • door system maintenance and repairs
  • electronic gates maintenance and servicing
  • CCTV maintenance
  • lighting conductor testing and repairs. 

Rent will increase each April in line with government decisions.  

Service charges will be reviewed before each April. Our service charges are variable which means they can go up or down each year based on actual costs.   

Here’s how it works:  

Each year, we forecast costs using:   

  • what we’ve spent over the last three years  
  • contract quotes  
  • known upcoming costs.

At the end of the year, we compare the forecast to the real cost:   

  • If we spent less, residents receive the difference back in the next year’s service charge.   
  • If we spent more, the extra amount will be added to the next year’s charge.  

This ensures you only ever pay the true cost of services, nothing more. You will receive a full breakdown of their charges for transparency.

If you are worried about paying your rent or service charge, please tell us, we can help you.  

We have members of staff called Welfare Benefits Officers who can review your circumstances (e.g. if you’re currently receiving benefits) and see if there are any ways we can support you to maximise your income.  

Find out more about the support we can offer, here. (This link will open in a new window.)

Inside the Homes

Homes in Phase 1 of Grove Street are unfurnished. We will provide flooring in the kitchen and bathroom. (Steph is speaking to Alex about blinds and flooring in the rest of the property)  

Yes, pets are allowed in line with our pet policy. 

Facilities and Building Features

There is a lift in each block and a communal garden space. 

There are 24 parking spaces available at Phase 1 for residents and visitors.

Yes. You enter the block with your own personal fob. There is also CCTV in all blocks.

Yes, there are lifts in each block.

Tenancy and Paperwork

The tenancy will be a new tenancy and your original tenancy is ended.  

You’ll need some identification documents for the tenancy to be signed.

Yes, we will explain your new tenancy agreement with you before signing. 

Yes, we can support you with any paperwork.

We can arrange for any documents to be translated. Please contact us and let us know, here. (This link will open in a new window.)

Moving In

We’re expecting move-ins to start from May onwards. We will be in contact to give you an exact date for your move-in closer to the time. 

Yes, we will arrange a viewing for you to see your new apartment before signing the tenancy agreement. 

Yes. Skips will be on-site during the move-in phase.  

If you need physical support moving to your new apartment, please let us know. We will do what we can to support you.

Yes, your Neighbourhood and Communities Officer will be available during your move-in to support you.

Community and Support

Other social housing tenants from the Grove Street original tenancies will be moving into Phase 1 at Grove Street. 

Your Neighbourhood and Communities Officer will be available to support you before, during and after your move. 

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