21 Fairlie Drive Rainhill St Helens L35 0PN Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0014/HHFP - Householder Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Single storey rear extension, garage conversion with single storey side extension and new pitched roof over, removal of the front porch and first floor bay window, and erection of a detached outbuilding garden room. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Jan 2026
Consultation
9 Jan 2026
Approved
4 Mar 2026

Approved on 4 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
St Helens
Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
L35 0PN
Received
7 Jan 2026
Validated
7 Jan 2026
Ward
Rainhill Ward
Parish
Rainhill Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
4 Mar 2026
Decision
Grant
Decision date
4 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Pro-TECH Architecture Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14603249
Neighbours
13 Jan 2026
Consultation
9 Jan 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