Council has approved plans to build 156 new homes on land off Bankfield Lane in Churchtown,Southport

Sefton Council has officially approved plans to build 156 new homes on land off Bankfield Lane in Churchtown, Southport.

The decision comes after a national Planning body reaffirmed the council's recommendations to approve the proposals, following a third party objections.

Work can now begin on the site, which will see a significant number of affordable homes constructed in the north of the borough.

A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “As with all applications, Sefton Council’s Planning Committee considered all facets of a proposal very carefully, including taking into account all objections raised.

"Initially a decision on the plans was due to be made in November 2021 but the local authority agreed to delay its judgement in the light of objections raised to the proposals.

"Now the National Planning Casework Unit has confirmed it does not need to 'call in' the decision for investigation and they have confirmed they are satisfied with Sefton's analysis and due diligence of the application."

The full approval determination was given on Monday, November 20th.