Change of use applications in St Helens

There were 83 change of use applications in St Helens in the last 12 months. 14 involve HMOs. Of the 55 decided so far, 46 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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20 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0549/FUL

25 Batey Avenue Rainhill St Helens L35 8LT

Change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to childrens home (C2) for 1no child.

Full Planning Application St Helens
19 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0547/FUL

Former Pilkington Canteen Alexandra Park Alexandra Drive St Helens

Full Planning permission for the conversion of existing Grade II Listed Building to 45 Apartments (31 one bedroom, 14 two bedroom) with internal alter...

Full Planning Application St Helens
14 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0536/FUL

47 Leach Lane Sutton Leach St Helens WA9 4PX

Change of use of dwellinghouse (C3) to children's care home (C2) for 2no children.

Full Planning Application St Helens
12 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0531/FUL

25 - 27 Market Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9BQ

Change of use from betting office (Sui Generis) to shop (Class E(a)) on ground floor. Alterations to the shopfront and a new doorway at front. Change ...

Full Planning Application St Helens
9 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0523/CLP

50 Junction Lane St Helens WA9 3JN

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to 4 person HMO (C4).

Certificate of Lawfulness St Helens
2 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0512/FUL

191B Nutgrove Road Thatto Heath St Helens WA9 5JH

Change of use from Beauty Salon (Sui Generis) to Tattoo Parlour (Sui Generis).

Full Planning Application St Helens
29 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0508/CLP

21 Patterson Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9PZ

Conversion of C3 dwelling to 5 bed, 6 person HMO, with all bedrooms having ensuites, and rear dormer loft conversion

Certificate of Lawfulness St Helens
29 Sept 2026 Approved 23 Oct P/2026/0503/CLP

255 Marshalls Cross Road St Helens WA9 3DE

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), including rear dormer, front ...

Certificate of Lawfulness St Helens
24 Sept 2026 Approved 23 Oct P/2026/0496/CLP

79 Harris Street Dentons Green St Helens WA10 2NR

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to 6-person HMO (C4), including rear dormer and front rooflight.

Certificate of Lawfulness St Helens
23 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0494/FUL

1 Farm Road Clock Face St Helens WA9 4UD

Change of use of part of garage (C3) into hair salon (E).

Full Planning Application St Helens
21 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0490/FUL

Land To Rear Of 63 To 71 Berrys Lane St Helens

Change of use of land to form 1no gypsy and traveller family pitch, with access taken from Berrys lane via existing access point.

Full Planning Application St Helens
15 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0492/S73

5 Rainford Road Billinge St Helens WN5 7PF

Variation of condition numbers 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Opening Hours) on application P/2020/0255/R2R to alter the internal layout and change operati...

Section 73 - Removal/Variation of Condit St Helens
15 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0479/FUL

11 Crawford Street Clock Face St Helens WA9 4XQ

Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Class C3(a)) to children's home (Class C2) to provide care for 1no child.

Full Planning Application St Helens
15 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0481/CLP

28 Wood Street St Helens WA9 1NH

Change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to C2 (children's residential care home) for 1no child.

Certificate of Lawfulness St Helens
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0477/FUL

Land To The South Of Leyland Green Road Leyland Green Road Ashton In Makerfield St Helens

Conversion and rebuild of agricultural buildings to form one dwellinghouse with parking and landscaping, and associated engineering works (part retros...

Full Planning Application St Helens
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0462/FUL

15 Seddon Street St Helens WA10 6NU

Change of use from Betting Office to Hot Food Takeaway (sui generis).

Full Planning Application St Helens
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0461/FUL

63 & 63A Junction Lane St Helens WA9 3JN

Change of use from mixed use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) and barbers (Class E(a)) to six person HMO (Class C4) with external alterations to the front ...

Full Planning Application St Helens
2 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0443/FUL

Windlehurst Lodge Hard Lane St Helens WA10 6LA

Change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to C2 (residential care home) for use of up to 3no children along with external alteration.

Full Planning Application St Helens
1 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0441/CLP

108 New Street St Helens WA9 3XG

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to C4 (6-person HMO).

Certificate of Lawfulness St Helens
28 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Oct P/2026/0439/CLP

87 Edge Street Thatto Heath St Helens WA9 5JX

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to childrens home (C2) for 1 child

Certificate of Lawfulness St Helens
27 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0432/FUL

25 Ormskirk Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1BQ

Change of use from drinking establishment (sui generis) to betting office (sui generis). Alterations to shop front and external changes.

Full Planning Application St Helens
25 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Oct P/2026/0428/FUL

56 - 58 Westfield Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1QJ

Change of use from drinking establishment (Sui Generis use) into 2no separate Class E units to the ground floor. Part two-storey/part first floor rear...

Full Planning Application St Helens
21 Aug 2026 Refused 23 Sep P/2026/0421/CLP

255 Marshalls Cross Road St Helens Merseyside WA9 3DE

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), including rear dormer and fro...

Certificate of Lawfulness St Helens
10 Aug 2026 Refused 25 Sep P/2026/0400/O2DPA

24 - 26 Ormskirk Street St Helens WA10 1BJ

Prior approval for a change of use of existing basement and ground floor offices (Class E(g)(i)) into 5no apartments (Class C3).

Office to Dwelling Prior Approval St Helens
8 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision P/2026/0403/FUL

Land To Rear Of Evolution Fitness XI Ltd Duncan Street St Helens

Change of use from vacant land to a 36 space car park

Full Planning Application St Helens
4 Aug 2026 Refused 21 Sep P/2026/0385/CLP

158 Fleet Lane St Helens WA9 2RJ

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of dwellinghouse as supported living for up to 2no young persons (16+) living together as a single househol...

Certificate of Lawfulness St Helens
4 Aug 2026 Approved 25 Sep P/2026/0386/FUL

66 Claughton Street St Helens WA10 1SN

Change of use at ground and first floor levels from beauty salon (Sui Generis use) to mixed use of massage parlour on ground floor (Sui Generis use) a...

Full Planning Application St Helens
3 Aug 2026 Approved 21 Oct P/2026/0388/O2DPA

121 Clifton Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1EX

Prior approval for change of use from commercial office (Class E (c) (ii) back to residential (Class C3)

Office to Dwelling Prior Approval St Helens
31 Jul 2026 Approved 22 Sep P/2026/0379/FUL

313 Clipsley Lane Haydock St Helens WA11 0SG

Change of use from Training Academy (Class F1(a)) to Local Community Meeting Venue (Class F2(b)).

Full Planning Application St Helens
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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