PLANS for a new purpose-built equestrian centre and Liverpool’s first zero carbon home are set to be approved by Liverpool council.

Maghull Developments wants to build the project on the former Allerton Priory Home Farm, in south Liverpool.

Occupying 36 acres on green space between Allerton Road and Woolton Road, the company hopes to create stabling for 38 horses.

Liverpool’s planning committee will consider the application tomorrow and officials have recommended the scheme be approved.

Maghull’s planning consultant Richard Gee said: “This is a unique development for Liverpool which retains the openness of the site and replicates its historic use.”

Maghull Developments already operates Formby Hall golf resort and hopes its latest leisure development will mean the well heeled of south Liverpool no longer have to travel as far to other equestrian centres.

The developments sit in the so-called “green wedge” – where developments are restricted.

“Although the proposed built development will inevitably have some effect on the open character of the green wedge the benefits gained from enhancing the recreational role... outweigh any harm,” states a planning report.