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St Helens Metropolitan

St Helens Metropolitan is part of the North West region. Search any postcode in St Helens Metropolitan to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

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Planning Application Types in St Helens Metropolitan

Based on 406 applications tracked between 2025-10-24 and 2026-08-28.

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Householder

136 applications

33% of all applications

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Full

82 applications

20% of all applications

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Demolition

46 applications

11% of all applications

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Tree Works

40 applications

10% of all applications

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Change of Use

30 applications

7% of all applications

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Prior Approval

28 applications

7% of all applications

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Applications tracked
323
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Most common type
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Application categories

Data period: 2025-10-24 to 2026-08-28 · Updated 2 September 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in St Helens Metropolitan

PlanWatch currently holds 406 St Helens Metropolitan planning records across 323 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-10-24 to 2026-08-28. The most common categories in this dataset are Householder (136), Full (82), Demolition (46).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Recent Planning Applications in St Helens Metropolitan

Latest applications submitted to St Helens Metropolitan council.

P/2026/0437/HHFP 2026-08-28

Part two storey, part single storey wraparound extension

71 Brimstone Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9LY

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P/2026/0435/FUL 2026-08-28

Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of 1no replacement dwelling.

Hayfield Farm Sandy Lane Bold Heath St Helens WA8 3XR

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P/2026/0438/CLP 2026-08-27

Single storey rear extension and garage conversion.

9 Chirton Close Haydock St Helens WA11 0FG

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P/2026/0436/FUL 2026-08-27

Installation of 2no covered padel courts with floodlighting, repositioning of 2no pickleball courts, repositioning and alterations of existing 4no tennis courts and associated works.

Rainford Tennis Club 30A Church Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8HE

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P/2026/0433/ADC 2026-08-27

Consent to display 2no internally illuminated fascia signs, and manifestation on windows.

25 Ormskirk Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1BQ

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Objecting to a Planning Application in St Helens Metropolitan

St Helens Metropolitan Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what St Helens Metropolitan's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

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Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach St Helens Metropolitan Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Helens Metropolitan Planning

How do I check planning applications in St Helens Metropolitan? expand_more
Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in St Helens Metropolitan. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.
How do I object to a planning application in St Helens Metropolitan? expand_more
To object to a planning application in St Helens Metropolitan, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the St Helens Metropolitan council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.
How long does planning permission take in St Helens Metropolitan? expand_more
Most planning applications in St Helens Metropolitan are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.
Can I get alerts for new planning applications in St Helens Metropolitan? expand_more
You can search and save a postcode for St Helens Metropolitan in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode.
What planning applications don't need permission in St Helens Metropolitan? expand_more
Some developments in St Helens Metropolitan fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with St Helens Metropolitan council before starting work.
Can planning applications affect my property value in St Helens Metropolitan? expand_more
Planning applications near your home in St Helens Metropolitan may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.
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Planning Guides for St Helens Metropolitan Residents

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How to Object to a Planning Application
Your rights as a neighbour
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Permitted Development Rights Explained
What you can build without permission
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Planning Permission Process
Complete guide from application to decision
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Conservation Areas & Planning
Extra restrictions and protections
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Party Wall Act Explained
Building near a shared boundary
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Planning Enforcement
When rules are broken
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How to Appeal a Planning Decision
Your options after a refusal
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Planning Permission Costs
2025 fee schedule and what to expect
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How Long Does Permission Take?
Timescales from application to decision
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Material Planning Considerations
What councils must and can't consider
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Can Permission Be Refused?
Common reasons and what to do next
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Retrospective Planning Permission
Applying after building without consent
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How to View Planning Applications Near You
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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

🏠 Conservatory 🏘️ Extension 🏡 Loft Conversion 💼 Garden Office 🚗 Garage 🏚️ Shed 🪵 Fence 🚪 Porch 🅿️ Driveway 🛣️ Dropped Kerb 🪵 Decking ☀️ Solar Panels ♨️ Heat Pump 🔌 EV Charger 🏗️ Carport 🧱 Cladding

Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

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