Vulcan Village, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Vulcan Village, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Vulcan Village 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: £218,630 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens North
- LSOA: St. Helens 015E
Crime Statistics
62 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 40
- drugs: 5
- public-order: 5
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- shoplifting: 3
- other-crime: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Vulcan Village.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Vulcan Village.
- 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 Vulcan Village based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Vulcan Village.
- P/2026/0243/HHFP - 19 Matilda Close Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8TE
Conversion of the existing detached garage to a home office.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-05-12 - P/2026/0243/HHFP · Received: Tue 12 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - 19 Matilda Close Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8TE
Conversion of the existing detached garage to a home office.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-05-12
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A brief summary of Vulcan Village in Merseyside
Vulcan Village is a settlement located in Merseyside, England.
Property prices in Vulcan Village show an average sale price of £218,630, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Vulcan Village area recorded 62 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Vulcan Village has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Earlestown, Vulcan Village. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Vulcan Village includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Vulcan Village 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 Vulcan Village
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Vulcan Village. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Vulcan Village may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Vulcan Village slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Vulcan Village were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.