Earlestown, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Earlestown, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,630 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens North
- LSOA: St. Helens 015G
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Earlestown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Earlestown.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Earlestown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Earlestown.
- - 2 Heald Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9NT
Rear first floor extension, internal modifications to create a 3 bedroom property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 54 Brimstone Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9YH
Conversion of integral garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 9 Pickering Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9GT
Erection of a single storey rear extension along with garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-11-08
View full details - - 47 Lloyd Crescent Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9LD
Demolition of existing single storey side extension and erection of a two storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 173 Earle Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9PE
Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of a side and rear extension along with front, side and rear dormers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 40 Barnett Avenue Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9JX
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of two storey side extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Earlestown in Merseyside
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.
Property prices in Earlestown show an average sale price of £218,630, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Earlestown has one conservation area within its boundaries: Earlestown. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Earlestown includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Earlestown
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Earlestown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Earlestown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Earlestown were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.