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Planning in Newton-Le-Willows

Approved
100%
16 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newton-Le-Willows in the last 24 months, from St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Newton-Le-Willows

Newton-le-Willows, commonly referred to as Newton, is a market town located in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside, with a population of 24,642 as of the 2021 census. Strategically situated on the eastern edge of St Helens, it lies south of Wigan and north of Warrington, making it equidistant from both Liverpool and Manchester. This positioning makes it an attractive area for development and planning applications.

Property prices in Newton-Le-Willows show an average sale price of £205,892, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Newton-Le-Willows 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 Newton-Le-Willows a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Newton-Le-Willows has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newton-Le-Willows 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 Newton-Le-Willows, 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, 99 planning applications were submitted near Newton-Le-Willows. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (22), outline applications (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newton-Le-Willows?
In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near Newton-Le-Willows. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newton-Le-Willows?
The average planning decision time near Newton-Le-Willows is 50 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 Newton-Le-Willows?
The planning approval rate near Newton-Le-Willows is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newton-Le-Willows?
The most common type of planning application near Newton-Le-Willows is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newton-Le-Willows?
You can search and track planning applications near Newton-Le-Willows on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.