Eccleston, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eccleston, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Eccleston
Eccleston is a civil parish located within the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens in Merseyside, England, boasting a population of 10,433 as of the 2011 census. This area offers a mix of residential and community amenities, making it relevant for those interested in planning applications and developments within the region.
Population: 10,236 (2021)
District: St Helens
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Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens South and Whiston
- LSOA: St. Helens 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eccleston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eccleston.
- 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 Eccleston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Eccleston.
- - 10 Chapel Lane Eccleston St Helens WA10 5DB
Removal of ash tree to front of property under TPO, and replace with new tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 49 Mosslands Eccleston St Helens WA10 5BN
Works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order for 2no sycamore trees (T1 & T2) and 1 elm tree ( T3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 45 Prestbury Drive Eccleston St Helens WA10 5RB
Works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order for 1 Copper Beech Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 12 Chapel Lane Eccleston St Helens WA10 5DB
Demolition of the existing garage and erection of a single storey outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 45 Millbrook Lane Eccleston St Helens WA10 4QX
Works to 1no sycamore tree(T1) covered by TPO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-03-09
View full details - - 32 Tatton Way Eccleston St Helens WA10 5AA
Proposed garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - Former Eccleston Fire Station Millfields Eccleston St Helens WA10 5NS
Discharge of condition 3(validation report) on approval P/2021/0917/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 27 The Spires Eccleston St Helens WA10 5GA
Propsed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Eccleston in Merseyside
Eccleston is a civil parish located within the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens in Merseyside, England, boasting a population of 10,433 as of the 2011 census. This area offers a mix of residential and community amenities, making it relevant for those interested in planning applications and developments within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,236 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Helens district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Eccleston a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Eccleston 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 Eccleston
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Eccleston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Eccleston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Eccleston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Eccleston were full planning applications (22), tree works (8), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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