Rainford, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rainford, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · Town
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.
Population: 7,846 (2021)
District: St Helens
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £184,504 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens North
- LSOA: St. Helens 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rainford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rainford.
- 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 Rainford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Rainford.
- P/2026/0223/CLP - 47 Croxteth Drive Rainford St Helens WA11 8JZ
Rear dormer extension, installation of new windows, and associated internal works.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-05-01 - - 192 Ormskirk Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8SW
Dropped kerb and verge crossing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 8 Arnian Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8BU
Re roof from hipped to gable with a loft conversion and rear dormer and a rear single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-02-07
View full details - - 25 Pine Dale Rainford St Helens WA11 8DP
Part two storey, part first floor side extension over the existing garage that's to be converted, and a single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 145 Ormskirk Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8JB
Two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-24
View full details - - 31 Junction Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8SH
Single storey rear extension, replacing external concrete panel elevations with brickwork, and cladding to the existing blockwork walled garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 30 Croxteth Drive Rainford St Helens WA11 8LA
Retrospective application for single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing rear conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 19 Lords Fold Rainford St Helens WA11 8HP
Discharge conditions 4 (bat and bird boxes) and 5 (lighting) on approval P/2024/0334/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 99 Old Lane Rainford St Helens WA11 8JJ
First floor side and front extension, 2no front dormers, 1no rear dormer and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 169 Ormskirk Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8HR
Change of use of cafe (Class E) to takeaway (Sui Generis), installation of external extraction unit and external alterations to shopfront (part-retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Rainford in Merseyside
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 £184,504, 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 Rainford a particularly low-crime area.
Rainford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rainford, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Rainford
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Rainford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rainford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rainford were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.