Ravenhead, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ravenhead, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Ravenhead
Ravenhead is a notable area within St Helens, Merseyside, situated in the North West of England. Bordered by Thatto Heath, Sutton, and the Town Centre, it derives its name from a nearby farm, with 'head' indicating its elevated position in the town. This area is part of a local naming tradition that includes other nearby locations like Burtonhead and Eltonhead, making it an interesting point of reference for those researching planning applications in the region.
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 South and Whiston
- LSOA: St. Helens 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ravenhead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ravenhead.
- 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 Ravenhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Ravenhead.
- - M And D Business Park Burtonhead Road St Helens Merseyside WA9 5EA
Removal of condition 11 (opening hours) on approval P/2018/0754/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 199 Ravenhead Road St Helens WA10 3LR
Proposed Garage Conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 15 Shropshire Gardens St Helens Merseyside WA10 3XX
Proposed two-storey side extension and rear dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Land To Rear Of Evolution Fitness XI Ltd Duncan Street St Helens
Change of use from vacant land to a 36-space car park
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 110 The Shires St Helens WA10 3XL
Change of use from dwelling (C3) to childrens home (C2) for 3no young persons (re-submission of P/2022/0081/FUL with increase in 1no young person)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - 11 Buckingham Close St Helens Merseyside WA10 3XN
First floor side extension along with a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 6 Hereford Close St Helens Merseyside WA10 3XG
Single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-08-22
View full details - - 6 Hereford Close St Helens Merseyside WA10 3XG
Single storey side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-07-04
View full details - - 14 Shropshire Gardens St Helens Merseyside WA10 3XX
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear and side wraparound extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-05-22
View full details - - 118 Prescot Road St Helens Merseyside WA10 3TY
Single storey rear extension, projecting 5.85m from the rear, 3.5m max height and 2.5m at the eaves.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-03-01
View full details - - 122 Prescot Road St Helens WA10 3TY
Change of use from dwelling house to 8no bedroom HMO (sui generis).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-06-20
View full details - - M And D Business Park Burtonhead Road St Helens WA9 5EA
Discharge of condition 8 (emissions verification) on approval P/2018/0754/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-03-10
View full details - - M And D Business Park Burtonhead Road St Helens WA9 5EA
Discharge of conditions 7 (noise verification) & 9 (background noise) on approval P/2018/0754/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-02-15
View full details - - Willowbrook The Living Well Borough Road St Helens WA10 3RN
Single storey rear extension to premises.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2022-07-13
View full details - - 145 The Shires St Helens Merseyside WA10 3XL
Resubmission of P/2021/0369/HHFP for a single storey side and rear wraparound extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2022-07-07
View full details - - Old Milk Factory Duncan Street St Helens WA10 3TF
Change of use from car garage (B2) to gymnasium (Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2022-03-14
View full details - - M And D Business Park Burtonhead Road St Helens Merseyside WA9 5EA
Discharge of condition 3 (verification report) on approval P/2018/0754/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2022-03-14
View full details - - Knauf Insulation Stafford Road St Helens WA10 3NS
Erection of a new external product storage area along with refurbishment and new sheeting at the north elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2022-02-24
View full details - - 15 The Shires St Helens Merseyside WA10 3SU
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2022-02-09
View full details - - M And D Business Park Burtonhead Road St Helens Merseyside WA9 5EA
Discharge condition 3 (ground investigation) on approval P/2018/0754/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2022-01-25
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A brief summary of Ravenhead in Merseyside
Ravenhead is a notable area within St Helens, Merseyside, situated in the North West of England. Bordered by Thatto Heath, Sutton, and the Town Centre, it derives its name from a nearby farm, with 'head' indicating its elevated position in the town. This area is part of a local naming tradition that includes other nearby locations like Burtonhead and Eltonhead, making it an interesting point of reference for those researching planning applications in the region. It sits within the St Helens district.
Property prices in Ravenhead 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 Ravenhead a particularly low-crime area.
Ravenhead has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Victoria Square, George Street. 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, Ravenhead 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 Ravenhead
In the last 24 months, 108 planning applications were submitted near Ravenhead. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ravenhead.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Ravenhead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ravenhead were full planning applications (57), discharge of conditions (22), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 102 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 70 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- St Helens planning applications
- Thatto Heath planning applications
- Brown Edge planning applications
- Sutton Heath planning applications
- Toll Bar planning applications
- Grange Park planning applications
- West Park planning applications
- Newtown planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.