It should be understood that Persimmon has undertaken robust pre-application engagement with both West Lancashire and Sefton Councils over the past year to inform the design evolution of the proposed development. Formal pre-application feedback was received from West Lancashire Borough Council on 30th May 2025, and a summary of the response is provided below. 

 

• Development on the eastern parcel, safeguarded land is acceptable in principle.

• Development on the western parcel, will need to be justified under ‘tilted balance’ (NPPF).

• 35% affordable housing is acceptable.

• Improvements to the allotments access is supported.

• A foot/cycle path is provided to link Moss Road to the site.

• The Provision of Open Space must be considered on site in accordance with policy.

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In terms of access to the site, which is from Sefton council authority, a meeting was held on Microsoft Teams on the 6th August to discuss highways issues, formal feedback was then received on the 9th September 2025, which concluded: 

• A detailed Transport Assessment and Travel Plan will be required.

• The primary access via Bentham’s Way is supported, subject to highways improvements.

• A secondary vehicle access via Moss Road is supported.

• Sefton Council agreed in principle to the removal of vehicular access to the allotments, allowing conversion of this route into a pedestrian and cyclist link.

• The development must include adequate parking provision to prevent overspill onto Sefton’s highway network.

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This feedback, along with comments from this public consultation, will  inform the final proposals that will be subject of the planning application submitted to the Council later this year.