“The plans look fantastic and the commitment to high quality development will help deliver our vision to create the newest, coolest, and greenest urban neighbourhood in the city-region.

“Weir Mill will strengthen our appeal as a great place to live, work, play and connect and will complement our plans for improvements to Merseyway, a new transport interchange and a revitalised Underbanks.

“It also demonstrates the confidence that private sector developers like Capital & Centric have in the borough and is a great endorsement for our ongoing ambitious plans.

“I look forward to seeing work start on this historic site and for the widest possible benefit to be gained for the local supply chain and local businesses during construction.”