13 - 15 North Road St Helens Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0304/S2DPA - Shop to Dwelling Prior Approval Awaiting decision
Change of useNew homes

Proposal

Prior approval for conversion of existing commercial building (Class E) to a 1 bedroom self contained residential flat (C3). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
4 Jun 2026
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Validated
10 Jun 2026
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Consultation
11 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 7 Jul 2026.

Documents 6

Statements & assessments 1

PDF NOISE OFFICER COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 3 Jul 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF LOCATION PLAN Location Plan · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS Existing & Proposed Elevations & Floor Plans · 4 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN Existing & Proposed Block Plan · 4 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM REDACTED Application Form · 4 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF HIGHWAYS RESPONSE Consultee Comment · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
St Helens
Application type
Shop to Dwelling Prior Approval
Postcode
WA10 2JB
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Jun 2026
Ward
Town Centre Ward
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 Aug 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
RJG Architecture LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14984136
Neighbours
16 Jun 2026
Consultation
11 Jun 2026
Site notice
1 Jul 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
Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church Henry Street St Helens WA10 1BQ
Removal of existing boundary fencing at Landing Roundabout and replace with new 2m high f…
P/2025/0668/FUL
2025
15 Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JE
Proposed Infill extension to side of Existing bar and remodelling of Street Elevation
P/2026/0007/FUL
2023 Approved
Capitol Building Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JB
Consent to display 1no internally illuminated LED hoarding sign.
P/2023/0646/ADC
2023 Approved
17 North Road St Helens WA10 2TW
Two storey rear extension along with alterations to front and rear windows and doors.
P/2023/0344/FUL
2023 Approved
The Landings/A571/Duke Street/North Road Roundabout St Helens WA10 1GL
Consent to display 5no non illuminated advertisement hoardings.
P/2023/0111/ADC
2023 Approved
12 College Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1TD
Change of use of ground floor to Class E, along with alterations to first floor to create…
P/2023/0021/FUL
2022 Approved
8 College Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1TD
Replacement shop front and single storey rear extension.
P/2022/0742/FUL
2022 Approved
Former Ena Shaw Ltd 22 - 26 Duke Street Including Building And Car Park Along Volunteer Street St Helens WA10 2JR
Change of use from department store and ancillary offices (Class E) to a mixed-use develo…
P/2022/0514/FUL
2022 Approved
Former Ena Shaw Ltd 22 - 26 Duke Street Including Building And Carpark Along Volunteer Street St Helens WA10 2JR
Consent to display 2no. non-illuminated fascia signs along Duke Street and Volunteer Stre…
P/2022/0515/ADC
2022 Withdrawn
17 North Road St Helens WA10 2TW
Change of use to create an office unit on the ground and 2 studio apartments on the first…
P/2022/0110/FUL
2021 Approved
2-6 College Street St Helens WA10 1TD
Sub-division of 1no ground floor unit into 2no units (class E) with alterations to shop f…
P/2021/0996/FUL
2021 Approved
29 Baldwin Street St Helens WA10 2RS
Change of use of premises from barber shop (Class E) to hot fast food takeaway (Sui Gener…
P/2021/0899/FUL
2021 Approved
32 - 34 Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JP
Change of use of ground floor retail (class E) to mixed use restaurant (class E) and take…
P/2021/0725/FUL
2021 Approved
32 - 34 Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JP
Consent to display 1no internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no internally illuminated…
P/2021/0726/ADC
2021 Approved
17 North Road St Helens WA10 2TW
Creation of new shop front along with a two storey rear extension.
P/2021/0538/FUL
2021 Approved
The Charcoal Grill 84-86 Claughton Street St Helens WA10 1SN
Conversion of first and second floors to 9 bedroom HMO with new second floor window openi…
P/2021/0330/FUL
2019 Approved
13 - 15 North Road St Helens WA10 2TW
Change of use of ground floor to coffee shop and partial change of use of first floor fro…
P/2019/0746/FUL
2019 Withdrawn
2B North Road St Helens Merseyside WA10 2TL
Retention of telegraph poles at a maximum height of 4.5m and an increase in block wall he…
P/2019/0432/FUL
2019 Approved
12 College Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1TD
Change of use from sunbed/beauty parlour to professional offices (class A2).
P/2019/0327/FUL
2019 Refused
40 Baldwin Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 2RL
Consent to display 3no internally illuminated digital fascia signs.
P/2019/0142/ADC
2018 Approved
Duke Of Cambridge 27 - 29 Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JE
Change of use from first floor apartment to offices along with the demolition of detached…
P/2018/0759/FUL
2018 Approved
Duke Of Cambridge 27-29 Duke Street St Helens WA10 2JE
Change of use of first floor landlords apartment to 3no residential apartments including…
P/2018/0279/FUL
2017 Withdrawn
2 North Road St Helens Merseyside WA10 2TL
Retention of existing boundary treatment to a height of 5m, along with installation of cl…
P/2017/0499/FUL
2016 Approved
Lancaster House Medical Centre 24-28 North Road St Helens WA10 2TL
Change of use from doctors surgery to house of multiple occupation along with external al…
P/2016/0692/FUL
2016 Approved
40 Baldwin Street St Helens WA10 2RL
First floor extension to the rear with new entrance doors on gable elevation along with a…
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings