Cries of ‘Shame!’ were heard from the public gallery following the ruling in Redrow’s favour after several local councillors had voiced their disapproval. Councillors have rubber - stamped controversial plans by developer Redrow Homes to build homes on green land in Liverpool 's Calderstones Park . Residents had argued that the area was part of the city and up to 500 people demonstrated against the proposed development ahead of the vote . But despite the strong opposition , Liverpool City Council 's planning committee voted four to one to approve the plans for 51 luxury homes on the Harthill site .
Councillors have rubber - stamped controversial plans by developer Redrow Homes to build homes on green land in Liverpool 's Calderstones Park . Residents had argued that the area was part of the city and up to 500 people demonstrated against the proposed development ahead of the vote . But despite the strong opposition , Liverpool City Council 's planning committee voted four to one to approve the plans for 51 luxury homes on the Harthill site .