Sutton, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sutton 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 Sutton
Sutton is a district within the St Helens metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England, with a population of 12,003 as recorded in the 2011 census. This area presents a range of planning opportunities and developments, making it an important consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 12,003
District: St Helens
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £436,423 (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 022G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sutton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Sutton.
- P/2026/0281/FP3 · Received: Thu 21 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 29 May 2026 - Sutton Oak Ce Primary School Goodban Street St Helens WA9 3QD
Installation of new playground equipment including repair/replacement safety surfaces and hardstanding.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-05-29 - - Yard Self Storage 1 Bold Road St Helens WA9 4JG
Retrospective application for the change of use from a builders merchant (Sui Generis) to storage (Class B8) with the installation of 87no. self-storage units, together with the existing industrial sh
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Yard Self Storage 1 Bold Road St Helens WA9 4JG
Retrospective consent to display 2no. non-illuminated signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 392 Watery Lane St Helens WA9 3HL
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 63A Junction Lane St Helens WA9 3JN
Prior approval for change of use from barbers (Class E use) to 1no. residential dwelling (Class C3 use).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - P/2026/0008/SUI2D - 35 Junction Lane St Helens WA9 3JN
Prior approval for a change of use to ground floor from launderette (Sui Generis use) to a self-contained one-bedroom residential flat (Class C3 use).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 35 Junction Lane St Helens WA9 3JN
Prior approval for a change of use to ground floor from launderette (Sui Generis use) to a self-contained one-bedroom residential flat (Class C3 use).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Land At Watery Lane St Helens
Change of use of land to form a 2-pitch family (2 static and 1 trailer) family traveller site with access from Watery Lane via Keates Street, and boundary treatments with landscaping.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - St Helens Junction Railway Station Station Road St Helens WA9 3LA
Listed Building Consent for the mounting of cameras on the suffix of the station building; new CCTV column on the station car park; existing cameras removed and replaced with new cameras, new cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 283 Robins Lane St Helens WA9 3PN
Single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 12 Boxwood Gardens St Helens Merseyside WA9 3LH
Change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to (C2) for a short-term respite facility.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 12 Boxwood Gardens St Helens WA9 3LH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to short term respite facility (Class C2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-10-27
View full details - - 19 Edgeworth Street St Helens WA9 3QE
Retrospective change of use of open space to residential garden with the erection of boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - St Helens Junction Railway Station Station Road St Helens WA9 3LA
Consent to display 4no non-illuminated advertisement signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 1 Prince Albert Court St Helens WA9 3GD
Single storey side extension, conversion of existing garage and change of use of land to domestic garden with proposed boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-03-02
View full details - - Sutton Childrens Centre Ellamsbridge Road St Helens WA9 3PY
Proposed installation of external play equipment and safety flooring.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-05-25
View full details - - 37 Junction Lane St Helens WA9 3JN
Alterations to shop front, creation of separate access door and installation of flue extraction system to rear elevation (re-submission of application P/2023/0127/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Sutton in Merseyside
Sutton is a district within the St Helens metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England, with a population of 12,003 as recorded in the 2011 census. This area presents a range of planning opportunities and developments, making it an important consideration for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,003. It sits within the St Helens district.
Property prices in Sutton show an average sale price of £436,423, 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 a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sutton 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
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Sutton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sutton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 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 were full planning applications (10), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
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