Moss Bank, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moss Bank, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Moss Bank are administered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Moss Bank
Moss Bank is a district within the large town of St Helens, Merseyside, which boasts a population of 117,308. Serving as the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, which had a total population of 183,200 as of the 2021 Census, the area presents various opportunities for planning applications and development projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £173,653 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens North
- LSOA: St. Helens 004G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Moss Bank.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moss Bank.
- 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 Moss Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Moss Bank.
- P/2026/0286/HHPA · Received: Fri 29 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - 3 Fell Grove St Helens Merseyside WA11 7DS
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension, projecting 4m from the rear, 3.9m max height, and 2.48m at the eaves.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 3 Fell Grove St Helens WA11 7DS
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension, projecting 4m from the rear, 3.9m max height, and 2.48m at the eaves.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Site Of Former Moss Bank Sports And Social Club Queensway St Helens
Discharge conditions 14 (residential units protection from external noises), 15 (acoustic barrier), 22 (highway construction details), 23 (access materials), 24 (access to individual dwelling), 25 (pa
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 45 Green Leach Lane St Helens Merseyside WA11 9LU
Single storey rear sun lounge extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 42 Green Leach Lane St Helens WA11 9LU
Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of 1no new detached bungalow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Site Of Former Moss Bank Sports And Social Club Queensway St Helens
Discharge conditions 3 (facing materials), 4 (hard surfaced materials), 10 (Ecology RAMS), 11 (lighting), 18 (drainage strategy), 21 (demolition/construction method statement), 30 (EV charging points)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 43 Ullswater Avenue St Helens WA11 7PR
Proposed front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 94 Green Leach Lane St Helens WA11 9LZ
Extension of existing detached garage to form annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 36 Queensway St Helens Merseyside WA11 7BY
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 43 Green Leach Lane St Helens WA11 9LU
New covered open front porch following removal of existing porch, with new roof canopy to front and replacement windows/doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Moss Bank in Merseyside
Moss Bank is a district within the large town of St Helens, Merseyside, which boasts a population of 117,308. Serving as the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, which had a total population of 183,200 as of the 2021 Census, the area presents various opportunities for planning applications and development projects.
Property prices in Moss Bank show an average sale price of £173,653, 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 Moss Bank a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Moss Bank 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 Moss Bank
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Moss Bank. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Moss Bank may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Moss Bank slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Moss Bank were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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