Search Rainford planning applications
26 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Rainford · updated daily · St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- All Saints Parish Church Hall Church Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8HEAwaiting decisionWorks to 4no trees in a Conservation Area to cut back overhanging branches.Received 5 Oct 2026P/2026/0507/COT
- 17 Church Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8HEAwaiting decisionRetrospective application for demolition of existing detached garage and erection of replacement single storey detached outbuilding, to provide 2no hairdressing/barbers studios ancillary to existing business at address.Received 29 Sep 2026P/2026/0502/FUL
- Land East Of 198 Ormskirk Road Rainford St HelensAwaiting decisionPartial discharge of condition 4 (remediation strategy) on approval of P/2024/0357/FULReceived 22 Sep 2026C/2026/0140/CON
- Treetops The Spinney Rainford St Helens WA11 8ASAwaiting decisionProposed new 3.5m high boundary fence between Treetops and adjacent car park and access road.Received 17 Sep 2026P/2026/0482/FUL
- Rainford Tennis Club 30A Church Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8HEAwaiting decisionInstallation of 2no covered padel courts with floodlighting, repositioning of 2no pickleball courts, repositioning and alterations of existing 4no tennis courts and associated works.Received 27 Aug 2026P/2026/0436/FUL
Planning in Rainford
Only 7 decisions near Rainford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Rainford in the last 24 months, from St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Rainford
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WA11 160 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Rainford
Rainford is a village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside, situated approximately 5 miles north of St Helens. With a population of 7,779 as recorded in the 2011 Census, Rainford offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 7,846 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Helens district.
Property prices in Rainford show an average sale price of £173,653, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rainford 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 Rainford 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, Rainford 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 Rainford, 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Rainford.
The most common types were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3).