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When decision on controversial new homes is expected

The plans have been opposed by people in their thousands

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Government 'considering' stepping in over controversial greenbelt plans

The plans are the first stage of proposals to build nearly 8,000 homes on the Wirral

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Hundreds oppose Wirral green belt housing plans at public meeting

Petitions against the planning applications have been signed by thousands

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Fury as 'disgusting' flytipping returns after Google Maps shame

Annual statistics show there were nearly 4,000 cases of flytipping on the Wirral

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Laughter as controversial developer said they 'care very deeply' about area at inquiry

The homes are the first stage of plans to build nearly 8,000 homes on greenbelt land

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Warning delay could put housing plans for next decade 'at risk'

Council leader Janette Williamson will now write to Michael Gove to ask for the delay to be reversed

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240 homes rejected on site '6,000 years older than Stonehenge'

This was the latest application from Leverhulme Estates to be rejected as part of plans for more than 1,000 homes in Wirral

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Thousands oppose 240 green belt homes up for vote next week

Leverhulme said the applications are needed to meet Wirral's housing needs

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Developer asks for public inquiry over controversial homes

The plans have been controversial with one campaigner against the homes calling the appeals a "disgrace"

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Developers launch appeal against decision to block 800 Wirral homes plans

Leverhulme Estates had submitted multiple applications to build hundreds of homes

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Application linked to controversial green belt homes rejected

Leverhulme said the plans would improve public access to the countryside but Wirral Council criticised a lack of detail and information

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Hundreds protest against controversial plans to build 240 homes

One councillor told protestors: “Leverhulme have got a fight on their hands and we are with you.”

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Campaigners prepare to fight 'doubly hard' against 240 homes on farm

Developers say they will "provide beautiful homes" but the plans for more than 1,000 in total have been opposed by thousands

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Woman travels 18 hours from France to join protestors as 290 homes are rejected

"The regeneration of Birkenhead is more important than the bottom line of any developer”

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Hundreds more homes could be built on green belt

Leverhulme said they are "best placed to deliver" new homes across Wirral "in a sustainable and responsible way"

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Huge planning application expected to be rejected with more than 1,600 opposed

One councillor said: “Are we going to destroy agricultural land for houses we do not need in places we do not need for short sighted gains?”

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Half of proposed Leverhulme homes rejected by council after huge opposition campaign

“Wirral residents and green belt campaigners will be breathing a huge sigh of relief their voices are being heard"

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Opinions sought on controversial plans for 240 homes

A decision on the first seven applications sent to Wirral Council earlier this year is expected at the end of October

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Controversial Leverhulme planning decision delayed by month

The applications, submitted by Leverhulme Estate, could see more than 780 homes built on green belt land

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Residents slam plans to build more than 780 new homes on green belt land

Labour Party candidate Gail Jenkinson says that the plans are 'not in the interest of the local people'

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More than 780 homes planned on green belt land

Leverhulme said it wants to deliver homes in 'beautiful and sustainable communities'

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More than 800 homes planned on green belt in ‘beautiful’ communities

Leverhulme claimed the plan will "create beautiful new places"

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