Goodbye to Formby Ford

A sad day today as Formby Ford closed it's doors for the last time. Jupiter have now moved in to demolish the building.

Plans were approved for the erection of a 40-bed residential care home with associated external works and landscaping after demolition of existing car dealership and workshop buildings at Formby Ford of 105-107 Church Road Formby Liverpool L37 3ND.

The building was originally two three story semi-detached houses. The first garage was built in 1958 and then extended in 1983/4. It was converted into the car showroom on the ground floor with living accommodation on the first and second floors.

This photo is of the Freshfield & District Motor & Cycle Co.

Photo by Formby Civic Society on Flickr

The Formby Ford building is to be demolished.

The proposal says it is to create a bespoke new-build care facility that offers the highest level of accommodation available locally.

According to the application, the proposed scheme will:- 1 - Be an appropriate use in a predominately residential area. 2 - Be a positive regeneration value on a site that has remained underdeveloped for years. 3 - Provide employment for staff who are likely to be local residents.

The proposed development comprises the erection of a 40 bed residential care home. The expected staffing levels at the proposed care home equate to 30 full-time staff and 10 part-time staff.