How long do planning decisions take near Lea Green?

The average planning decision time near Lea Green is 86 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 Lea Green?

The planning approval rate near Lea Green is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lea Green?

The most common type of planning application near Lea Green is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lea Green?

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Lea Green, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lea Green, Merseyside.

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About Lea Green

Lea Green railway station, located in St Helens, Merseyside, is just three miles south of the town centre and close to the Clock Face suburb. Opened in 2000, this modern station is part of the electrified northern route on the Liverpool to Manchester lines, approximately 10.75 miles from Liverpool Lime Street. It features a park and ride facility with electric vehicle charging points, a contemporary CCTV security system, and a convenient street-level booking office, making it a key transport hub for local planning considerations.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £184,504 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: St. Helens
Parliamentary constituency: St Helens South and Whiston
LSOA: St. Helens 022A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lea Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lea Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Lea Green.

- 5 Cambrian Way St Helens WA9 5XB
Prior approval for single storey rear extension with gable roof, projecting 4.275m from the rear, 3.6m max height and 2.1m at the eaves.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-04-07
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- St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Elton Head Road St Helens WA9 5BT
Removal of existing metal fence and erection of new 2.4m high boundary fence [Amended description].
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-21
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- 4 Ellington Way St Helens WA9 5GS
Discharge of condition 2 (gas protection measures) on approval of P/2025/0195/HHFP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-08
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- 16 Madeley Drive St Helens WA9 5TT
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to childrens home (C2) for up to 2no children.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-10-02
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- 26 Pembton Way St Helens Merseyside WA9 5XP
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-07-13
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- 675 Elton Head Road St Helens Merseyside WA9 5BT
Installation of 4no EV charging stations within car park of newly-developed convenience store, including 1no fully accessible EV charging bay.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-06-24
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- 17 Walsham Gardens St Helens WA9 5UT
Single storey rear extension, following partial demolition of existing extension. Erection of outbuilding to rear of garden. Rendering to property and replace windows with grey uPVC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Lea Green in Merseyside

Property prices in Lea Green show an average sale price of £184,504, 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 Lea Green a particularly low-crime area.

Lea Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Rainhill. 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 Lea Green

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Lea Green. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Lea Green.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Lea Green were full planning applications (7), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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