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Planning in Lea Green

Approved
83%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lea Green in the last 24 months, from St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Lea Green

Postcode districts

WA9 137 applications in the last 12 monthsL35 105 applications in the last 12 monthsWA12 99 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council

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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.

Property prices in Lea Green show an average sale price of £113,849, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lea Green area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lea Green a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lea Green 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lea Green, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Lea Green. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (3). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lea Green?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Lea Green. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lea Green?
The average planning decision time near Lea Green is 68 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 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lea Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Lea Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.