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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Lisa Rand

Plans for nearly 300 homes could be approved despite flood 'fears'

People have raised concerns around flooding and road safety over a planned development for over 280 homes in Formby, which could pass a major hurdle this week.

Outline permission for the site - north of Brackenway in Formby - was granted permission in 2021 despite over 300 objections lodged by local residents.

The plans were initially approved in 2019 after an application was submitted by Taylor Wimpey amid significant controversy. At a council meeting which took place regarding the plans, so many people turned up the council had to move the meeting to a larger venue.

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