7 Bickerstaffe Street St Helens WA10 1DH

Awaiting decision P/2026/0206/FUL
Council
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
20 Apr 2026
Postcode
WA10 1DH

Description

Extension and alterations to vacant retail unit to create 2no commercial units at ground floor level, plus formation of 3-bedroom HMO flat at first and second floor level.

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