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Planning in St Helens

Only 2 decisions near St Helens in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About St Helens

St Helens is a settlement located in Cumbria, England.

Property prices in St Helens show an average sale price of £184,504, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the St Helens 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 (February 2026). This makes St Helens a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around St Helens has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Helens 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 St Helens, 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, 2 planning applications were submitted near St Helens.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Helens?
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near St Helens.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Helens?
The most common type of planning application near St Helens is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Helens?
You can search and track planning applications near St Helens on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.