8 Laurel Drive Eccleston St Helens WA10 5JD Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0287/HHFP - Householder Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension along with partial conversion of existing garage and alterations from flat to pitched roof; alterations from flat to pitched roof on existing side dormer. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 May 2026
Consultation
3 Jun 2026
Approved
16 Jul 2026

Approved on 16 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
St Helens
Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
WA10 5JD
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
27 May 2026
Ward
Eccleston Ward
Parish
Eccleston Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
22 Jul 2026
Decision
Grant
Decision date
16 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
RJG Architecture LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14965075
Neighbours
9 Jun 2026
Consultation
3 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
St Helens
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#22 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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