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Planning in St Helens

Approved
93%
26 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around St Helens

Postcode districts

PO33 296 applications in the last 12 monthsPO34 57 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Isle of Wight Council

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About St Helens

St Helens is a charming village and civil parish situated on the eastern coast of the Isle of Wight. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a unique blend of coastal beauty and community spirit, making it an important area for planning applications focused on residential and commercial developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,243 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Isle of Wight district.

Property prices in St Helens show an average sale price of £184,504, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around St Helens has 17 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near St Helens. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were tree works (8), outline applications (3), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Helens?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near St Helens. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Helens?
The average planning decision time near St Helens is 64 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 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Helens?
The most common type of planning application near St Helens is tree works applications, with 8 submissions 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.