On behalf of Barratt and David Wilson Homes North West, White Peak Planning secured full planning permission for the development of 183 residential dwellings on land to the south of Runnell’s Lane, Thornton, Sefton. The site is allocated for residential development in the Sefton Local Plan.

In addition to the main scheme, we also prepared and submitted a full planning application for the formation of a vehicular and pedestrian access including a mini roundabout and ancillary infrastructure works. The new access is a site-specific requirement in Sefton Local Plan allocation policy and will provide a single vehicular and pedestrian access to serve the adjoining development

Over the course of the application process, we worked closely with Sefton Council to obtain pre-application planning advice and ensure a suitable scheme was prepared. Additional meetings were held with a range of technical specialists including Highways, Flooding and Drainage Officers to discuss the proposal and address concerns raised. We also successfullly screened out the need for an EIA.

We undertook a public consultation over July and August 2018 to present the proposals to local stakeholders and gain feedback. In March 2019, the application went to Sefton Council’s Planning Committee with a recommendation for approval. Despite a petition against the scheme and residents speaking against the proposals, the Council resolved to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and a S106 Agreement, which has now been finalised.

Development of the scheme has now commenced.