22 - 24 Willow Bank Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DQ Data via plota.co.uk

P/2026/0414/HHFP - Householder Planning Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Demolition of existing extension and outbuilding. Proposed two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and minor roof alterations, erection of new outbuilding and associated landscaping works. New brick boundary wall and entrance gates. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Aug 2026
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Consultation
29 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 30 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 28 Oct 2026; it is now day 71.

The consultation period closed on 6 Oct 2026.

Site constraints 6

Newton-le-Willows conservation area
Also Willow Park. Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
National infrastructure project 169 m away: Intermodal Logistics Park North, at pre-application; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Newton-le-Willows built-up area; Green belt 63 m away: Merseyside and Greater Manchester.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the Planning Inspectorate and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area252 m² (2,713 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (asset rating 117)
UseB1 Offices and Workshop businesses
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2021, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
St Helens
Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
WA12 0DQ
Received
18 Aug 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Ward
Newton East Ward
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
MSA Architects
Leaseholder
Show

Decision outlook

Day 71, past the statutory target. 89% of demolitions in St Helens are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 17 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 25 Oct 2026.

Day 7115 days past the 56-day target
72%decided within 8 weeks
97%approved
37decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by St Helens in the last twelve months, from validation. St Helens decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

10 neighbours consulted · Last counted 25 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15163878
Planning Portal ref
PP-15163878
Neighbours
1 Sept 2026
Consultation
29 Sept 2026
Comments by
6 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
3 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
13 Oct 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 statistics
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.

Leaseholders: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.