How long do planning decisions take near Houghwood?

The average planning decision time near Houghwood is 55 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 Houghwood?

The planning approval rate near Houghwood is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Houghwood?

The most common type of planning application near Houghwood is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Houghwood?

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Houghwood, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Houghwood, Merseyside.

Merseyside · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: St. Helens
Parliamentary constituency: St Helens North
LSOA: St. Helens 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Houghwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Houghwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Houghwood.

P/2026/0283/HHFP · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 29 May 2026 - Rowan Croft Gores Lane Crank St Helens WA11 8QX
Demolition of existing garage and erection of front porch and single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-05-29
- Rowan Croft Gores Lane Crank St Helens WA11 8QX
Demolition of existing garage and erection of front porch and single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-05-27
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- Guild Hall Farm Gores Lane Crank St Helens WA11 8QX
Prior approval for the erection of an agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Houghwood in Merseyside

Houghwood is a settlement located in Merseyside, England.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Houghwood 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 Houghwood

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Houghwood. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Houghwood.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Houghwood were full planning applications (4), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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