Land To The North Of Blundells Lane Rainhill St Helens
Decided
26/00134/ADJ
Description
Adjoining Authority consultation by St Helens Council for a change of use of land to a Gypsy/Traveller site for 10 individual family pitches, including space for static caravans and tourers to meet each individual family's needs and circumstances at
Halton
Planning Authority Score
8.1/10
Excellent
#19 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Halton is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #40 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 100% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
100% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Halton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #19 of 282
100%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #2 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #40 of 282
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #123 of 282
90%
Minor dwellings approved
10 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
30 decided
255
Total decisions
13 refused in 2025