New Boston, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Boston, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens North
- LSOA: St. Helens 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Boston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Boston.
- 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 New Boston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near New Boston.
- - Former Catholic Club 337-341 Church Road Haydock St Helens WA11 0LT
Discharge of conditions 9 (Drainage Management and Maintenance Plan), 10 (Remediation Strategy), and 11 (Phasing and Logistics Construction Plan) on approval of P/2023/0324/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 21 The Hedgerows Haydock St Helens WA11 0WG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use of dwelling (C3) to children's care home (C2) for a maximum of 1no child with carer accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 1 Hall Wood Avenue Haydock St Helens WA11 9WH
Prior approval for installation of solar panels on roof at premises.
Status: Permitted | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 366 Church Road Haydock St Helens WA11 0LG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from hairdressing salon (Class E(c)(iii) use) to retail (Class E(a) use).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 27 Kenyons Lane South Haydock St Helens WA11 0LH
Prior approval for single storey rear extension, projecting 4.03m from the rear, 3.84m max height and 2.69m at the eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Oak Tyres 4 North Florida Road Haydock St Helens WA11 9UB
Prior approval to install rooftop solar panels at premises.
Status: Undecided | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 7 Withins Road Haydock St Helens WA11 9UD
Alterations to existing unit to subdivide to create total of 2 units and associated work to create new loading and personnel doors, install external escape stairs and roof mounted photovoltaic panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-01-27
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A brief summary of New Boston in Merseyside
New Boston is a settlement located in Merseyside, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes New Boston a particularly low-crime area.
New Boston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ashton-in-Makerfield Town Centre. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around New Boston includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Boston 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 New Boston
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near New Boston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near New Boston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near New Boston were discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.