34 Douglas Avenue Billinge St Helens WN5 7QY Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0330/FUL - Full Planning Application Refused

Proposal

Retrospective change of use of open space to residential garden with the erection of boundary fencing. Proposed erection of a detached garden studio for use as a home salon, extension of existing driveway, provision of off-road parking and formation of a vehicular access. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Jun 2026
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Refused
13 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 13 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 13 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
St Helens
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
WN5 7QY
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
22 Jun 2026
Ward
Billinge And Seneley Green Ward
Parish
Billinge Chapel End Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Aug 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
13 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Melrose Designs

Public comments

No public comments yet.

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 13 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15025048
Neighbours
14 Jul 2026
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Site notice
2 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
St Helens
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#22 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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