How long do planning decisions take near Eccleston Park?

The average planning decision time near Eccleston Park is 67 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Eccleston Park?

The planning approval rate near Eccleston Park is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Eccleston Park?

The most common type of planning application near Eccleston Park is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Eccleston Park?

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Eccleston Park, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eccleston Park, Merseyside.

Merseyside · England · settlement

Planning applications in Eccleston Park are administered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Eccleston Park

Eccleston Park is a civil parish located within the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens in Merseyside, England. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 10,433 residents, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £227,902 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Knowsley
Parliamentary constituency: Knowsley
LSOA: Knowsley 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eccleston Park.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eccleston Park.

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 Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Eccleston Park.

P/2026/0309/HHFP · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 74 Gorsey Croft Eccleston Park St Helens L34 2RT
Two storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-06-17
26/00469/FUL - Land North Of Lydiate Farm Cottage Lydiate Lane Eccleston
Application for technical details consent for the erection of eight detached dwellings pursuant to permission in principle 25/01196/PIP
Status: Undecided | Council: Chorley | Date: 2026-06-04
- 2 Central Avenue Eccleston Park St Helens L34 2QP
Single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-28
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- Wayside Burrows Lane Eccleston Park St Helens L34 6JW
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed two storey rear extension, single storey side extensions and erection of a detached garden annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-04-17
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- 6 Heath Close Eccleston Park St Helens L34 2RU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Eccleston Park in Merseyside

Property prices in Eccleston Park show an average sale price of £227,902, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Eccleston Park a particularly low-crime area.

Eccleston Park has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.

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Planning Activity in Eccleston Park

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Eccleston Park. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Eccleston Park may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Eccleston Park slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Eccleston Park were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 21% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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