How long do planning decisions take near Holt?

The average planning decision time near Holt is 52 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 Holt?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Holt?

The most common type of planning application near Holt is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holt?

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Holt, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holt, Merseyside.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £422,874 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Knowsley
Parliamentary constituency: Widnes and Halewood
LSOA: Knowsley 017A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holt.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Holt based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Holt.

- 59 Stoney Lane Rainhill St Helens L35 9JU
Two storey side extension and front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Glen Dimplex Site Stoney Lane Whiston Knowsley L35 2XW
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING THE ERECTION OF UP TO 204 DWELLINGS WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING, CONSTRUCTION OF VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESSES FROM STONEY LANE, PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM CUMBER LANE,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 9 Lowther Drive Rainhill St Helens L35 0NG
Single storey rear extension, alterations to existing roof on main house from hip to gable along with the creation of a rear dormer extension, modifications to existing front porch roof and cladding m
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-05-16
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- 76 Longton Lane Rainhill St Helens L35 8NY
Two storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-12-13
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- 7 Longview Road Prescot Knowsley L35 8LN
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2024-05-24
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- 4 Longton Lane Rainhill St Helens L35 4LQ
Variation of condtion 6 on approval P/2020/0725/FUL to increase total capacity to 12 children and 6 adults at any one class.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-04-06
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- St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Centre For Learning Cumber Lane Whiston Knowsley L35 2XG
RECLADDING OF EXTERNAL FACADE (COLOURS TO MATCH EXISTING)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2023-12-11
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- 17 Honiston Avenue Rainhill St Helens L35 8LR
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Holt in Merseyside

Holt is a settlement located in Merseyside, England.

Property prices in Holt show an average sale price of £422,874, 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 Holt a particularly low-crime area.

Holt has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rainhill, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Holt

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Holt. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

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

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Holt were full planning applications (14), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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