Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · Town
Planning applications in Newton-Le-Willows are administered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £205,892 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens North
- LSOA: St. Helens 015E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newton-Le-Willows.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton-Le-Willows.
- 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 Newton-Le-Willows based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Newton-Le-Willows.
- P/2026/0334/LBC · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - Fairbrothers Farmhouse 68 Crow Lane East Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9UY
Listed building consent for installation of fibre-optic broadband infrastructure.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 65 The Parchments Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DX
Non-material amendments to application P/2025/0309/HHFP, including increased bifold door width to rear elevation, window size increase to rear extension wall, side door location change, new side eleva
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Newton Le Willows Sports And Social Club Crow Lane East Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9XE
Discharge of conditions 7 (Landscape Plan), 8 (Lighting Specifications), 14 (Bird Box Location Plan), & 15 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)) on approval P/2026/0018/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 16 Cardinal Way Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9FX
Retrospective application for the installation of an air conditioning unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - P/2026/0220/HHFP - 16 Cardinal Way Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9FX
Retrospective application for the installation of an air conditioning unit.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-04-27 - - 35 Willow Avenue Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9TB
Garage conversion to habitable room, internal modifications, new openings to kitchen and raised terraced to the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 100 Acorn Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8LA
Erection of a part two storey pitched roof and part single storey flat roof extension along with associated rear terrace and landscaping, following demolition of an existing conservatory to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 27 Whimbrel Avenue Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9XG
Prior approval for single storey rear extension, projecting 4m from the rear, 3.6m max height and 2.5m at the eaves.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 6 Ashton Road Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0AB
Non-material amendment relating to plan numbers and descriptions to application P/2025/0612/HHFP.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 21 Cardinal Way Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9FY
Garage conversion and external changes to rear of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Newton Le Willows Sports And Social Club Crow Lane East Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9XE
Erection of 3no padel courts with means of enclosure, car parking and associated soft landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 6 Ashton Road Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0AB
2 storey rear and side extension, single storey rear extension and rear dormer extension, general refurbishment of facade finishes including window replacement and associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 65 The Parchments Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DX
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Centrix House 26 Crow Lane East Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9UY
Listed building consent for the demolition of outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 72 Victoria Road Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9RX
Outline application for 1no dwelling with some matters reserved except access, layout and scale.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 9 Cairn Brae Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9FW
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-12-02
View full details - - 45 Pipit Avenue Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9RG
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension, following demolition of conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Newton-Le-Willows in Merseyside
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newton-Le-Willows a particularly low-crime area.
Newton-Le-Willows has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Earlestown, Vulcan Village, Newton-le-Willows. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Newton-Le-Willows 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.
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Planning Activity in Newton-Le-Willows
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Newton-Le-Willows. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newton-Le-Willows may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Newton-Le-Willows were full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (21), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 37% 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, 65 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.