62 Smock Lane Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0SN Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0104/HHFP - Householder Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Extension of rear dormer with new front bay windows with reclaimed stone finish and rendering of front gable element of the dwelling Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Feb 2026
Consultation
2 Mar 2026
Approved
7 May 2026

Approved on 7 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
St Helens
Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
WN4 0SN
Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
25 Feb 2026
Ward
Billinge And Seneley Green Ward
Parish
Seneley Green Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
22 Apr 2026
Decision
Grant
Decision date
7 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Keith Swain Design

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
3 Mar 2026
Consultation
2 Mar 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