How long do planning decisions take near Sutton Leach?

The average planning decision time near Sutton Leach is 41 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 Sutton Leach?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Sutton Leach?

The most common type of planning application near Sutton Leach is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sutton Leach?

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Sutton Leach, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sutton Leach, Merseyside.

Merseyside · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sutton Leach are administered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £173,653 (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 022F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sutton Leach.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton Leach.

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 Sutton Leach based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Sutton Leach.

P/2026/0333/CLP · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - St Nicholas Church Hall Eaves Lane St Helens WA9 3UB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use of building from church hall (Class F1) to SEND day school use (Class F1).
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-06-22
- St Nicholas Church Hall Eaves Lane St Helens WA9 3UB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use of building from church hall (Class F1) to SEND day school use (Class F1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-06-22
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- 2 Yew Tree Avenue St Helens WA9 3XA
Retention of a boundary fence and gates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-06-03
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P/2026/0296/HHFP · Received: Wed 03 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2026 - 2 Yew Tree Avenue St Helens WA9 3XA
Retention of a boundary fence and gates.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-06-03
- Land Adjacent To Sutton Cricket And Tennis Club New Street St Helens WA9 3UU
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials) and 5 (Phase 2 Site Investigation) on approval P/2024/0030/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-07-18
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- 8 The Beeches Sutton Leach St Helens WA9 4SU
Works to 1no beech tree under TPO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-11-08
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- 69 Leach Lane Sutton Leach St Helens WA9 4PU
Discharge of condition 5 (site investigation) on approval P/2016/0878/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Sutton Leach in Merseyside

Sutton Leach is a settlement located in Merseyside, England.

Property prices in Sutton Leach show an average sale price of £173,653, 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 Sutton Leach a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sutton Leach 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 Sutton Leach

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Sutton Leach. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

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

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sutton Leach were full planning applications (13), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.

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