The appeal is dismissed and outline planning permission has been refused for the erection of 124 dwellings, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure on land to the north of Meadowbrook, Burscough. The application Ref 2016/0516/FUL, dated 7 May 2016, was refused by notice dated 28 July 2017. The appeal is made by UKLP Estates (Burscough) Ltd and Bloor Homes Ltd against the decision of West Lancashire Borough Council.