32 Peartree Crescent Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8EH

1. 11 Mar 2021

   Received by St. Helens

2. 8 Apr 2021

   Decision issued: Grant

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 26 Pine Avenue Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8JE

  P/2021/0691/HHFP Submitted 16 Jul 2021 51m away

  Two Storey front extension

  Withdrawn Householder Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 62 Park Road South Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PQ

  P/2025/0303/FUL Submitted 2 May 2025 122m away

  Alterations to existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) and hair salon (Class E) with raising the ridge height. Erection of two storey extensions to provide cafe (Class E) with residential flat above (Class C3), and 1no. residential dwellinghouse (Class C3). Proposed rear dormer extensions.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 41 docs
  Domestic

• 64 Park Road South Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PQ

  P/2023/0468/FUL Submitted 8 Aug 2023 135m away

  Subdivision of existing retail unit (Class E) into two units (Class E) with associated changes to shop front.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Several homes

• 8 Park Avenue South Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8HB

  P/2021/0500/CLP Submitted 24 May 2021 138m away

  Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a new single storey rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 64 Park Road South Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PQ

  P/2024/0315/FUL Submitted 12 Jun 2024 139m away

  Change of use from cafe (Class E) to takeaway (Sui Generis).

  Withdrawn Full applications 11 docs

• 46 Park Road South Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8EX

  A/2022/0009/NMA Submitted 2 Feb 2022 164m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~4 Apr

  Non-material amendment to application P/2021/0719/HHFP in relation to change of tiles used.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 6 docs

• P/2026/0441/CLP Awaiting decision

  108 New Street St Helens WA9 3XG

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

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0444/CLP Awaiting decision

  19 Tracy Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PX

  Single storey side and rear extensions and garage conversion.

  29 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0439/CLP Awaiting decision

  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

  28 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0438/CLP Awaiting decision

  9 Chirton Close Haydock St Helens WA11 0FG

  Single storey rear extension and garage conversion.

  27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0421/CLP Awaiting decision

  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 front rooflight.

  20 Aug 2026 Lawful development