Billinge Library 51 Main Street Billinge St Helens WN5 7HA
Awaiting decision
P/2026/0163/FUL
Description
Demolition of vacant library building and erection of part two storey, part single storey dental practice building with associated alterations to parking and landscaping.
7.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#36 of 282
St Helens is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #63 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).
St Helens decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #46 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #59 of 282
85%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #63 of 282
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #108 of 282
88%
Minor dwellings approved
25 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
45 decided
495
Total decisions
30 refused in 2025