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Planning in Rainhill Stoops

Approved
93%
26 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Rainhill Stoops in the last 24 months, from St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Rainhill Stoops

Rainhill Stoops is a settlement located in Merseyside, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rainhill Stoops 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 Rainhill Stoops 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, Rainhill Stoops 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Rainhill Stoops, 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, 58 planning applications were submitted near Rainhill Stoops. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), tree works (10), outline applications (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rainhill Stoops?
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Rainhill Stoops. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rainhill Stoops?
The average planning decision time near Rainhill Stoops is 65 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 Rainhill Stoops?
The planning approval rate near Rainhill Stoops is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rainhill Stoops?
The most common type of planning application near Rainhill Stoops is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rainhill Stoops?
You can search and track planning applications near Rainhill Stoops on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.