Campaigners believe 9 Madryn Street has cultural significance Plans to demolish Beatle Ringo Starr’s birthplace have been approved by Liverpool City Council despite opposition from a government minister.
Number 9 Madryn Street, where the drummer lived until he was four, is among 200 homes which would be cleared under regeneration plans.
Housing Minister Grant Shapps had asked for alternative plans to be considered to renovate the homes.
The communities secretary still needs to approve the plans before demolition.
Eric Pickles is considering a request by campaigners for a full environmental assessment before the area is razed.
Mr Shapps and campaigners have said that the house is considered by many to be a “culturally important building”.
The childhood homes of John Lennon – Mendips, in Menlove Avenue – and Sir Paul McCartney – in Forthlin Road – are preserved as tourist attractions supported by the National Trust.
George Harrison’s Arnold Grove childhood home remains a private house.
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