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Historic England say it “understands the strength of feeling” towards Everton’s new stadium.
And in a statement last night, following the government’s resolve not to interfere with the plan-making procedure and to approve the allocation well, the company agreed that the structure at Bramley-Moore Dock would continue now.
A spokesman for Historic England said: “We recognize the Secretary of State’s resolve not to appeal proposals for the new Everton Stadium for his own determination. We appreciate that the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will have to take into account many other points similar to the proposals, together with the heritage, when taking its resolution.
“As a government estate adviser, we are a legal representative on property issues and have provided recommendations on Everton Stadium for that reason alone. We are the strength of stadium sentiment among many Liverpoolers and respect the procedure that led to this decision. “
Historical England opposed the dock padding, arguing that it would be “fundamentally” the “character” of the waterfront site.
Everton committed to Historic England’s design and plan-making procedure and strongly responded that the club’s goal was, in fact, to maintain and safeguard many heritage elements on the site, adding the Grade II indexed hydraulic tower.
Liverpool City Council also called for non-approval as the allocation would jeopardize the city’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.