The housebuilder’s Hamlet Woods development will include a selection of three- and four-bed semi-detached and detached homes.

The development will be on a brownfield site formerly occupied by Prysmian Cables and Systems, with the site eventually delivering more than 700 new homes.

“The council has ambitious plans to attract more residents, business and visitors into Knowsley and this is another important step towards achieving this,” said Cllr Andy Moorhead, leader of Knowsley Council.

“These high-quality new properties will provide even more choice for families looking to buy a new home in Knowsley and Prescot.

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“The application from Taylor Wimpey is another vote of confidence for Prescot as a place to invest in and supports our plans for the transformation of Prescot and the wider borough.”

Wider regeneration plans for Prescot include the construction of a new Shakespeare North Playhouse and education centre, a community police and fire station, as well as a Shakespeare-themed, 27-bed hotel and micro-pub.

Ian Harrison, land and planning director at Taylor Wimpey, added: “The approval of this planning application marks an exciting milestone for Taylor Wimpey.

“We look forward to the delivery of new housing at Hamlet Woods and assisting with the council’s regeneration plans for the area.”

Last year plans were approved for Anwyl Homes to build 119 properties and Barratt Homes to construct 150 homes on the site.