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P/2026/0071/O2DPA - Office to Dwelling Prior Approval
Refused
Proposal
Prior approval application for change of use of existing basement offices (E(g)(i)) into 1no apartment (C3). Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
28 Jan 2026
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Validated
10 Feb 2026
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Consultation
26 Mar 2026
✗
Refused
7 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged
Refused on 7 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026
Documents 17
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 3
Plans & drawings 6
PDF
REVISED PROPOSED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN
Revised Drawing · 31 Mar 2026
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EXISTING BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN
Other · 10 Feb 2026
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Other · 28 Jan 2026
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SUPERCEDED PROPOSED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN
Other · 28 Jan 2026
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BLOCK PLAN
Other · 28 Jan 2026
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LOCATION PLAN
Other · 28 Jan 2026
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Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 3
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Important details
- Council
- St Helens
- Application type
- Office to Dwelling Prior Approval
- Postcode
- WA10 1BJ
- Received
- 28 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 10 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Town Centre Ward
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 7 Apr 2026
- Decision
- Prior Approval Refuse
- Decision date
- 7 Apr 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Track to view
- Agent
- Phase Architecture
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14656557
- Neighbours
- 17 Feb 2026
- Consultation
- 26 Mar 2026
- Site notice
- 16 Feb 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
13 Church Street St Helens WA10 1BA
New shop front and roller shutter [Amended description].
2025
Approved
14 - 16 Ormskirk Street St Helens WA10 1BJ
Application to formalise merger of premises, utilising rear part of vacant unit 1 & groun…
2025
Approved
9 - 11 Church Street St Helens WA10 1BA
Front and rear dormer extensions.
2025
Approved
2 - 4 Cotham Street St Helens WA10 1SA
Change of use of ground floor from shop (Class E) and erection of an extension to form 1n…
2025
2 - 4 Bridge Street St Helens WA10 1NW
Consent to display external signage at business on site.
2025
Approved
9 - 11 Church Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1BA
Internal reconfiguration of the upper floors from commercial use (conference hall/office)…
2025
Natwest Customer Service Centre 5 Ormskirk Street St Helens WA10 1DR
2no EV parking bays with EV charging point.
2025
33 Ormskirk Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 2SZ
Replacement of existing entrance doors and installation of CCTV camera.
2025
Honey Rose Foundation Charity Shop Radiant House 2 - 4 Cotham Street St Helens WA10 1SA
Rooftop extension to create 3no 2-bedroom apartments.
2024
Approved
Natwest Customer Service Centre 5 Ormskirk Street St Helens WA10 1DR
Proposed security fencing around the perimeter of the rear car park
2024
Approved
9A - 11 Barrow Street St Helens WA10 1RX
Conversion of 2no units (1no. tattoo parlour (Sui Generis) and 1no. financial services un…
2022
Approved
14 - 18A Ormskirk Street St Helens St Helens WA10 1BJ
Change of use of 14-16 Ormskirk Street from clothing shop (Class E) & tattoo studio (Sui…
2022
Approved
Pavement O/S 21-23 Barrow Street, St Helens WA10 1RX
Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD adver…
2022
Approved
Pavement O/S 21-23 Barrow Street, St Helens WA10 1RX
Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD adver…
2022
Approved
Pavement On Ormskirk Street And Brook Street, St Helens WA10 1DR
Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD adver…
2022
Approved
Pavement On Ormskirk Street And Brook Street, St Helens WA10 1DR
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2022
Approved
Pavement O/S 25 Ormskirk Street, St Helens, WA10 1BQ
Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD adver…
2022
Approved
33 Ormskirk Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 2SZ
Installation of an ATM within existing side window.
2022
Approved
33 Ormskirk Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 2SZ
Consent to display advertisements on an ATM surround.
2022
Approved
Globe Buildings Ormskirk Street St Helens WA10 1BH
Retention of change of use from part of public highway to pavement cafe. Installation of…
2017
Approved
14-16 Bridge Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1NR
Application to convert previous department store to 15 residential apartments,and change…
2016
Approved
24-28 Claughton Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1RZ
Two storey infill extensions at the rear with parapet roof along with single storey rear…
2016
Approved
33 Ormskirk Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 2SZ
Consent to display 3no internally illuminated facia signs, 2no internally illuminated pro…
2016
Approved
22 Ormskirk Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1BJ
Change of use of existing basement retail storage area (A1) to Coffee Shop (A3).
2016
Approved
10-12 Bridge Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1NJ
Consent to display 1no internally illuminated digital media sign.
St Helens
Planning Authority Score
7.6/10
Good
#37 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
St Helens is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #36 out of 292. 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%) #47 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #61 of 292
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #36 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #112 of 292
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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24 - 26 Ormskirk Street St Helens WA10 1BJ