St Helens, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Helens, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · Town
Planning applications in St Helens are administered by St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About St Helens
St Helens, located in Merseyside, England, is a significant town with a population of 117,308, serving as the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, which has a total population of 183,200 according to the 2021 Census. This vibrant area offers numerous opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and infrastructure development.
Population: 183,248 (2021) · Area: 136.4 km²
District: St Helens
Website: http://www.sthelens.gov.uk/
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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 North
- LSOA: St. Helens 007D
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
224 planning applications found near St Helens.
- - 129 Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JG
Discharge of conditions 4 & 5 on approval P/2026/0194/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - P/2026/0344/FUL · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - 91 - 95 Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JG
Change of use of ground floor from restaurant (Class E(b)) to mixed arrangement comprising hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and asian food store (Class E(a)), including installation of new timber parti
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 91 - 95 Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JG
Change of use of ground floor from restaurant (Class E(b)) to mixed arrangement comprising hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and asian food store (Class E(a)), including installation of new timber parti
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 91 - 95 Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JG
Consent to display new signage for proposed hot food takeaway and asian food store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Windle House Dental Surgery 1 Spray Street St Helens WA10 2NN
Two storey side and rear extension, along with external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - P/2026/0313/CLP · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 78 New Cross Street St Helens WA10 2JU
Change of Use of existing Dwellinghouse (C3a Use) to Children's Care Home (C2 Use).
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 78 New Cross Street St Helens WA10 2JU
Change of Use of existing Dwellinghouse (C3a Use) to Children's Care Home (C2 Use).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - P/2026/0299/ADC · Received: Fri 03 Apr 2026 · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - The Golden Lion 94 Lyon Street St Helens WA10 2RD
Consent to display non-illuminated 10no sign boards, 1 logo tray and 2no sign trays.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-06-09 - P/2026/0294/CLP · Received: Mon 01 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - 70 Cooper Street St Helens WA10 2DP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to 6 bedroom, 6 person HMO (C4)
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 70 Cooper Street St Helens WA10 2DP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to 6 bedroom, 6 person HMO (C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Cricketers Arms Peter Street St Helens WA10 2EB
Single storey infill side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - P/2026/0194/FUL - 129 Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JG
Change of use of existing vacant tattoo parlour with flat over to create single dwellinghouse, including rebuilding of existing rear two storey section.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-04-13 - - Land At North John Street St Helens
Erection of 11kV substation at site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 129 Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JG
Change of use of existing vacant tattoo parlour with flat over to create single dwellinghouse, including rebuilding of existing rear two storey section.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 103 Cambridge Road St Helens WA10 4HF
Partial discharge of condition 3 (facing materials) on approval of P/2023/0173/S73
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 56 - 58 Westfield Street St Helens WA10 1QJ
Change of use and splitting of existing commercial building into 2no ground floor units for class E use. First floor rear extension and conversion to Class E office use. Facade upgrades including wind
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 127 Cooper Street St Helens WA10 2DP
Proposed change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for occupation by no more than 4 unrelated individuals sharing communal facilit
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Pavement Adjacent To Newton United Reformed Church Cambridge Road St Helens
Consent to display 1 no. non-illuminated community notice board.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - P/2026/0122/ADC - Pavement Adjacent To Newton United Reformed Church Cambridge Road St Helens
Consent to display 1 no. non-illuminated community notice board.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - The Golden Lion 94 Lyon Street St Helens WA10 2RD
Discharge of conditon 3 (parking layout) and condition 7 (Cycle parking scheme) on approval of P/2025/0593/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-02-17
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A brief summary of St Helens in Merseyside
St Helens, located in Merseyside, England, is a significant town with a population of 117,308, serving as the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, which has a total population of 183,200 according to the 2021 Census. This vibrant area offers numerous opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and infrastructure development. The Town has a population of approximately 183,248 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Helens district.
St Helens covers an area of approximately 136.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
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.
St Helens 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, St Helens planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sthelens.gov.uk/. 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, 197 planning applications were submitted near St Helens. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. St Helens maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 66 days on average, decisions near St Helens slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near St Helens were full planning applications (87), discharge of conditions (41), outline applications (26). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 171 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (38% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 50 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 137 applications
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