Mersey Property Company has submitted a planning application for Liverpool's Princes Dock.

Liverpool-based developer Mersey Property Company has submitted a planning application for a 36 storey hotel and residential tower at Liverpool's Princes Dock.

It will include a 135 bedroom hotel and 183 flats, as well as offices and car parking for more than 330 vehicles.

Mersey Property Company hopes to get planning permission by October this year, with construction starting immediately. RMJM is the architect. Knight Frank is advising on planning.

The developer has consulted closely with Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Vision, English Heritage and CABE in formulating the scheme proposals. A spokesman for the Mersey Property Company said: ‘This is an important development for Liverpool and will enhance the business district and waterfront environs of the city greatly. We aim to deliver an iconic, high quality development for the city's Capital of Culture which will add to the vibrancy already being created.’