Architect is submitting a new planning application to change facade of landmark museum

There are fears that a change of cladding could delay the construction of Liverpool鈥檚 new flagship museum.

National Museums Liverpool (NML) wants to change the fa莽ade of the 拢50m Museum of Liverpool at Mann Island from Travertine marble to Jura limestone.

Heritage campaigners are worried that submitting a new planning application could delay the scheme, according to local media.

But a spokesman for NML said it hoped the museum would go ahead as planned.

The move comes after Manchester-based practice AEW replaced Danish architects 3XN last November.

NML said the architect advised switching to Jura limestone because it is more durable.

Local reports said a leaked email from a city council planner revealed the marble was a key factor in granting planning permission.

NML said it had not yet submitted a revised application for the change.

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