St Helens is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #35 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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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

81%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #35 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

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