22 - 24 Willow Bank Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DQ Data via plota.co.uk
P/2026/0284/O2DPA - Office to Dwelling Prior Approval
Approved
Proposal
Prior approval for change of use of existing office building (Class E) to 1no dwellinghouse (Class C3). Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
28 May 2026
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Consultation
20 Jul 2026
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Approved
23 Jul 2026
Approved on 23 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 24 Jul 2026
Documents 22
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 3
Plans & drawings 4
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 10
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CONTAMINATED LAND RESPONSE
Consultee Comment · 20 Jul 2026
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HIGHWAYS RESPONSE
Consultee Comment · 30 Jun 2026
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HSE
Consultee Comment · 30 Jun 2026
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CONTAMINATED LAND OFFICER
Consultee Comment · 26 Jun 2026
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CONTAMINATED LAND RESPONSE
Consultee Comment · 24 Jun 2026
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FIRE AND RESCUE RESPONSE
Consultee Comment · 17 Jun 2026
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HIGHWAYS RESPONSE
Consultee Comment · 10 Jun 2026
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MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE COMMENTS
Consultee Comment · 10 Jun 2026
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CONSERVATION OFFICER
Consultee Comment · 10 Jun 2026
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HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Consultee Comment · 3 Jun 2026
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Important details
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14926366
- Neighbours
- 9 Jun 2026
- Consultation
- 20 Jul 2026
- Site notice
- 24 Jun 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
12 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2022
Approved
The Knoll Mere Road Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0BJ
Works to trees in a conservation area - T1 (Lime) crown reduction to no more than 25%, T2…
2022
Approved
1 Rosemary Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0BQ
Single storey rear extension with associated landscaping.
2020
Approved
14 Willow Bank Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DQ
Works to trees in a conservation area to fell 2no. cherry trees (T1,T2).
2020
Approved
26 Willow Bank Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DQ
Works to trees in a conservation area to remove 1no acer.
2020
Approved
20 Willow Bank Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DQ
Retrospective application for single storey side extension
2020
Withdrawn
20 Willow Bank Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DQ
Single storey rear extension projecting 5.4m from the rear, 3.5m high overall and 3.0m to…
2020
Withdrawn
20 Willow Bank Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DQ
Demolition of existing single storey side extension and erection of a single storey side…
2019
Approved
26 Willow Bank Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DQ
Works to assorted trees in a Conservation Area .
2018
Approved
8 Northwood Avenue Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DE
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of a new single storey s…
2017
Approved
28 Willow Bank Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DQ
Works to trees in a conservation area for crown reduction of 2no sycamore (T1,T2).
2017
Approved
16 Willow Bank Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DQ
Works to trees in a conservation area to fell 3no sycamore.
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.
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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
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