The site is only able to be accessed via a separate parcel of land controlled by another developer, which required initial due diligence to ensure that the wider site could be comprehensively developed and Countryside would be able to access their parcel unencumbered. The Local Authority were supportive of the initial pre-application liaison, which matched their objectives and policy to ensure the Garden Village is developed holistically with appropriate connectivity regardless of landownership. Hive then prepared and submitted the planning application, liaising with the consultant team producing the reports and Environmental Statement to produce a comprehensive Planning Statement and application. Hive have developed a good relationship with Officers at Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council and have led design meetings to reach a layout that is acceptable to the Council and considered to be in accordance with the Halsnead Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document.