2 Yew Tree Avenue St Helens WA9 3XA Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0296/HHFP - Householder Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Retention of a boundary fence and gates. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Jun 2026
Consultation
18 Jun 2026
Approved
23 Jul 2026

Approved on 23 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 24 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
St Helens
Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
WA9 3XA
Received
3 Jun 2026
Validated
3 Jun 2026
Ward
Sutton North West Ward
Case officer
Show
Target decision
29 Jul 2026
Decision
Grant
Decision date
23 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
MAT DESIGN LIMITED

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14976226
Neighbours
16 Jun 2026
Consultation
18 Jun 2026
Site notice
11 Jun 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