100 Queens Drive, Liverpool, L13 0AJ
Location
The property is located in the Tuebrook Larkhill ward of the city approximately 3.7 miles from the City Centre, within a designated area of primarily residential properties and within a well-established parade of commercial along Queens Drive and Larkhill Place, providing strong volumes of footfall and passing trade. The property also benefits from fronting onto Queens Drive a Primary Strategic Route Network providing key links to the wider city and city centre.
Description
The property comprises of a two-storey mid terraced unit with ground floor commercial use and residential use on the upper floors. Both units are separately contained with access to the upper floors provided by a separate staircase and doorway to the rear of the property, the lettings demise will only apply to the ground floor commercial unit. The property is of cavity brick wall construction under a traditional pitched roof with slate tiles and cast-iron downpipes and guttering servicing the roof. The windows are single glazed timber casement frames. Access to the unit is provided along Queens Drive with a shared alley access to the small rear yard for the unit.
Interested parties should put forward their expression of interest based on a reasonable market value of £10,000 per annum. Their expression of interest should include the following:
- Financial Offer (How much the interested party are prepared to pay for the site) offers below market value will not be considered.
- Proposed Scheme details/plans
- Timescale for completion (programme of works would be desirable)
- Whether contact with the local planning department has been made
- Proposed use of the site
- Consideration for the aims and objectives within the City Plan
The successful bidder will be expected to enter into Heads of Terms which will be subject to contract and city council approval. The terms will outline key obligations to ensure the agreed use of the premises is maintained and occupation commences within the specified timeframe. The agreement will also include provisions to safeguard the Councils’ position as freeholder.
FORMAL OFFERS & SUBMISSION PROCESS:
Formal written offers are sought from interested parties who are required to provide the following information:
- Full details of the individual/company
- Written details of your proposal for the property including outline plans illustrating the layout and design of the property
- Details of your financial arrangements to deliver the proposal
- Financial offer for the property; including confirmation to pay Liverpool City Council professional fees
- Evidence of experience.
- The Council is not bound to accept the lowest or any offer made
- The Council reserves the right to shortlist the submitted offers pending future negotiation
- The Council reserves the right to end the tender process at any time
- Interested parties will be expected to complete and pass the Councils Due Diligence process
- Submissions should be made by email ONLY to the email address below:
- Submission deadline date for bids: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Site Area
The unit measures approximately 70.9m2 (GIA). Measurements and areas stated above may be approximate and purchasers should make their own accurate measurements. Purchasers should seek specialised advice regarding value and surveys of site.
Tenure
Liverpool City Council would consider all offers based on reasonable market value. The City Council have a duty to obtain best value/consideration for all disposals in compliance with s123 of the Local Government Act 1972 the Council.
The City Council owns the freehold of the site, and it is the intention of the Council to dispose of on the basis of a 10-year lease conditional of the purchaser obtaining full planning consent. (Details to be agreed with the Council).
Offers
Guide Rent: £10,000 per annum
Fees
All lettings are subject to the payment of the City Councils surveyor’s fees at a minimum of £1,500.00 (one thousand five hundred pounds) and legal fees at a minimum of £2,516.00 (two thousand five hundred and sixteen pounds).
Rates
Please contact the below website for further information on business rates - https://liverpool.gov.uk/business/business-rates/.
Planning
Interested parties should also make themselves aware of relevant planning policy relating to primarily residential area (policy H7) in this location, including the Liverpool City Local Plan -
The Liverpool Local Plan 2013–2033 - Liverpool City Council/
The Planning Authority provide a pre-application service, details of which are on the attached link below. Any planning enquiries should be made through this process -
A formal pre-application enquiry would be strongly recommended to any interested party.
Viewing Arrangements
All enquiries relating to viewings and for further information please contact:
Email address: Oliver.Graham@liverpool.gov.uk
Liverpool City Council, Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH