NEW plans have been drawn up seeking to create 17 apartments at a prominent disused building in Earlestown.
A planning application has seen submitted to the council seeking permission to develop the building at 13 to 15 Earle Street, with the addition of a second storey.
The building had formerly housed the Earlestown Industrial Co-operative Society from the late 1800s until at least the late 1960s,
and is described as being "of architectural and historic interest".
The former Shenanigans bar and Clear Cars taxi office have been based at the premises more recently.
Plans have been sent in by Pod Property Ltd and drawn up by agents SEED Architects.
Plans for the building have been drawn up Pic: St Helens Council Planning Portal
The application states: "The proposal will regenerate the current building by providing residential flats at ground and first floor level with a vertical two-storey extension, also providing residential accommodation.
"In light of the general economic climate as well as the serious consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new building owner foresees very little demand from prospective tenants for the existing building due both to the economic climate as well as the poor condition of the building.
"Therefore, the owner is seeking to inject a much needed financial investment into the building to make it a more desirable proposition".
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In 2020 previous plans had been made to create eight flats and three commercial units at the site.
The new plans add that "due to the highly sustainable location of this site (i.e. close to shopping facilities, excellent transport links, etc), it is a good candidate for a residential development".
It was added plans are for five apartments on the ground floor consisting of three two-bed and two one-bed units.
The first floor would see seven apartments, including two two-bed and five one-bed units.
And the second floor would feature five apartments, consisting of two three-bed; two two-bed and one one-bed units.
Standard consultation on plans to the public lasts until Wednesday, April 21.
A determination deadline has been set for May 25.
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