Glen Vine 73 Higher Lane Rainford St Helens WA11 8NL Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0043/HHFP - Householder Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Extension to existing basement to create swimming pool along with low level rear garden area and extended driveway with secondary front access. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Jan 2026
Validated
22 Jan 2026
Consultation
23 Apr 2026
Approved
22 May 2026

Approved on 22 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
St Helens
Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
WA11 8NL
Received
16 Jan 2026
Validated
22 Jan 2026
Ward
Rainford Ward
Parish
Rainford Parish Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
19 Mar 2026
Decision
Grant
Decision date
22 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
RJG Architecture LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14619446
Neighbours
3 Feb 2026
Consultation
23 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
St Helens
Planning Authority Score
7.6/10
Good
#37 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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