25 - 27 Market Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9BQ Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0150/FUL - Full Planning Application Refused

Proposal

Change of use from vacant ancillary accommodation associated with the ground use premises to 1no. flat (Class C3) to the first and attic floor levels, with rear dormer extension. Alterations to the shopfront and a new doorway at front. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Consultation
17 Jun 2026
Refused
2 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 2 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
St Helens
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
WA12 9BQ
Received
10 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Ward
Newton West Ward
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 May 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
2 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
12 May 2026
Consultation
17 Jun 2026
Site notice
26 Mar 2026
Press notice
9 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
St Helens
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#22 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 performance
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