18 Balmoral Avenue St Helens WA9 3TU Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0329/HHFP - Householder Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Single storey rear and side extension. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Approved
3 Aug 2026

Approved on 3 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
St Helens
Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
WA9 3TU
Received
19 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Ward
Sutton North West Ward
Case officer
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Target decision
18 Aug 2026
Decision
Grant
Decision date
3 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

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5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 5 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
30 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