The law lords have upheld a Court of Appeal decision blocking Liverpool Council’s £120m millennium scheme at Chavasse Park. Bill Davies’ Walton Group retains control of the site and is expected to proceed with a £160m shopping scheme.
The decision will be a disappointment to the council, which had planned to establish a £120m National Discovery Park in the city centre.
Lords Nicholls, Clyde and Millett refused leave for any further appeal in the case.
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