Redrow Homes will appeal against Liverpool city council 's decision to block a controversial housing development for 160 homes on the 33-acre Old Priory site and will ask for a public inquiry . " We respect the strong opinions , " said Redrow 's Matt Grayson , adding that the homes were much needed and the decision is part of the standard planning process . " This decision is overwhelmingly not wanted by residents , local councillors or the mayor , " said Rachel O'Byrne , a Labour councillor . This means an independent Government-assigned Planning Inspector will now decide whether to uphold the planning committee’s decision or overturn it and allow Redrow to proceed. A planning committee will be appointed over the next eight to nine weeks , after which the hearing date will be announced .
Redrow Homes will appeal against Liverpool city council 's decision to block a controversial housing development for 160 homes on the 33-acre Old Priory site and will ask for a public inquiry . " We respect the strong opinions , " said Redrow 's Matt Grayson , adding that the homes were much needed and the decision is part of the standard planning process . " This decision is overwhelmingly not wanted by residents , local councillors or the mayor , " said Rachel O'Byrne , a Labour councillor . A planning committee will be appointed over the next eight to nine weeks , after which the hearing date will be announced .