St Michaels C Of E Church Gartons Lane Clock Face St Helens WA9 4RB

Awaiting decision P/2026/0117/FUL
Council
Date received
3 Mar 2026
Date validated
3 Mar 2026
Postcode
WA9 4RB

Description

Full planning application for the demolition of the existing church and vicarage, and the erection of 31no two and three bed homes, 4no masionette flats, and an apartment block comprising 18 no apartments, with associated hard and soft landscaping.

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