Liverpool City Council has responded to UNESCO's concerns over the damage new buildings could do to its world heritage site with a draft supplementary planning document proposing a third location for tall buildings in Clarence Dock in addition to the previously proposed Commercial District and Southern Gateway.
Two months of consultations yielded mixed responses although there was overwhelming support for protecting the world heritage site and consensus about the need for regeneration.
The document now proposes a buffer zone around it and active uses for the docks.
"One of the major issues we have had to consider has been the Liverpool Waters project," said executive member for assets and development, Peter Millea.
"We have had discussions with Peel Holdings and now have a clearer understanding of what their plans are and will try to accommodate their proposal in a more flexible way."
Mid-rise buildings will also now be allowed on the quayside north of Salisbury Dock and Collingwood Dock.
Peel's proposed Liverpool Waters scheme would cover 60ha and involves many tower blocks.
