Rainhill, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rainhill, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rainhill are administered by St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rainhill
Rainhill is a village and civil parish located within the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens in Merseyside, England. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 10,853, making it a vibrant community relevant for any planning applications or developments in the area.
Population: 11,019 (2021)
District: St Helens
Website: http://rainhillparish.org.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Knowsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Widnes and Halewood
- LSOA: Knowsley 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rainhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rainhill.
- 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 Rainhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
118 planning applications found near Rainhill.
- P/2026/0326/HHFP · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - 12 St James Road Rainhill St Helens L35 0PF
First floor front extension, with change of existing roof from flat to pitched, and new external opening to rear. New front boundary wall and gates with new kerb crossing.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 12 St James Road Rainhill St Helens L35 0PF
First floor front extension, with change of existing roof from flat to pitched, and new external opening to rear. New front boundary wall and gates with new kerb crossing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 121 Rainhill Road Rainhill St Helens L35 4PD
Prior approval for change of use of property from ground floor hairdressers (E) and first floor flat (C3) to a single dwellinghouse (C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 609 Warrington Road Rainhill L35 4LT
Single storey rear extension and single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 15 View Road Rainhill St Helens L35 0LE
Works to 5no trees (T2-T6) within conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 1 View Road Rainhill St Helens L35 0LE
Works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order for 1 oak tree and 1 elderberry tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Rainhill Railway Station Station Road Rainhill St Helens L35 0LL
Listed building consent for mounting of CCTV cameras on suffix of station building. New CCTV column on station platforms. New cabinet fixed on platform replacing existing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 1 Knowsley Road Rainhill St Helens L35 0PA
Single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 2 St James Road Rainhill St Helens L35 0PF
Erection of a first floor front extension over the existing garage, which is to be converted to a habitable room with pitched roof over, together with the installation of a new window to the front ele
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 2 Deepdale Drive Rainhill St Helens L35 4NW
Replacement detached garden store / annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-07-26
View full details - - 11 Ritherup Lane Rainhill St Helens L35 4NZ
Erection of 2no dwellings with new access road and landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - 24 Stapleton Avenue Rainhill St Helens L35 4PR
Single storey detached garden room to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 11 Ritherup Lane Rainhill St Helens L35 4NZ
Demolition of single storey rear extension and erection of a part two storey part single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 9 Francis Close Rainhill St Helens L35 8PJ
First floor side extension, single storey side and rear wraparound extension along with internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 23 Stapleton Avenue Rainhill St Helens L35 4PR
Single storey side and rear wraparound extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - 4 St James Road Rainhill St Helens L35 0PF
White render on main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - 18 Dorgan Close Rainhill St Helens L35 8PH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 34 Ritherup Lane Rainhill St Helens L35 4NZ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use as a children's home (Class C2) for 1no young person
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - 523 Warrington Road Rainhill St Helens L35 4LP
Removal of 1no fern tree and 2no conifer trees within a conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - 14 Ellaby Road Rainhill St Helens L35 4PP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-11-17
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A brief summary of Rainhill in Merseyside
Rainhill is a village and civil parish located within the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens in Merseyside, England. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 10,853, making it a vibrant community relevant for any planning applications or developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,019 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Helens district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rainhill a particularly low-crime area.
Rainhill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rainhill, 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, Rainhill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://rainhillparish.org.uk. 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 Rainhill
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Rainhill. Of these, 96% 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 Rainhill 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 Rainhill were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (13), tree works (12). Full planning applications account for 36% 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, 61 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 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
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