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P/2026/0179/FUL - Full Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Single storey flat roof extension to create relocated entrance door. External alterations to the building. Formation of new access door. Installation of Goal Post height restrictor and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 Mar 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Consultation
2 Apr 2026
Approved
19 May 2026

Approved on 19 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the St Helens (St. Helens) built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
St Helens
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
WA9 5DT
Received
13 Mar 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Ward
Thatto Heath Ward
Case officer
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Target decision
27 May 2026
Decision
Grant
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Planware Limited

How this decision compares

Decided in 48 days from validation, 4 days faster than St Helens's median of 52 for extensions. Approved, as 95% of extensions here are.

78%decided within 8 weeks
95%approved
187decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by St Helens in the last twelve months, from validation. St Helens decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14776254
Neighbours
7 Apr 2026
Consultation
2 Apr 2026
Comments by
28 Apr 2026
Site or press notice
16 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
St Helens
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#22 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

St Helens is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #38 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
St Helens decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #28 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #43 of 296
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #38 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #81 of 296
90%
Minor dwellings approved
20 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
46 decided
499
Total decisions
26 refused in the year to March 2026