Search Earlestown planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Earlestown · updated daily · St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council
- Community Building Sturgess Street Playarea And Recreation Ground Sturgess Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9HSAwaiting decisionCreation of a community garden together with boundary treatment and the installation of a container for community use (Use Class F2).Received 27 Oct 2026P/2026/0560/FUL
- 24 Helmsley Close Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9GWAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension.Householder Planning ApplicationReceived 21 Oct 2026P/2026/0556/HHFP
- 3 Thornton Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9APAwaiting decisionPart retrospective application for erection of a outbuildingHouseholder Planning ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 2026P/2026/0541/HHFP
- Tesco Earle Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9LWAwaiting decisionInstallation of plant unit at site.Received 12 Oct 2026P/2026/0527/FUL
- 4 Scarborough Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9GYAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension, garage conversion and associated landscaping.Received 15 Sep 2026P/2026/0478/HHFP
Planning in Earlestown
Only 6 decisions near Earlestown in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Earlestown in the last 24 months, from St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Earlestown
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WA12 99 applications in the last 12 monthsWA5 166 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Earlestown
Earlestown, located in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside, is adjacent to Newton-le-Willows and had a population of 10,830 according to the 2011 Census. The town's name honors Hardman Earle, a key figure in the railway industry who established a workshop in the area, which could be relevant for those exploring planning applications related to transportation and infrastructure developments.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Earlestown area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Earlestown a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Earlestown has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Earlestown planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Earlestown, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Earlestown.
The most common types were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).