How long do planning decisions take near St Helens?

The average planning decision time near St Helens is 42 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 St Helens?

The planning approval rate near St Helens is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St Helens?

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St Helens, Cumbria Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Helens, Cumbria.

Cumbria · England · settlement

Planning applications in St Helens are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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: Cumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
LSOA: Allerdale 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Helens.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Helens.

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 St Helens based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near St Helens.

- Flimby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8RX
Upgrading of existing 15.0m high MTA lattice tower
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of St Helens in Cumbria

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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Helens a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around St Helens includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solway Firth. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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.

Planning Activity in St Helens

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near St Helens. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near St Helens may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near St Helens were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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