The Gamble Institute Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1DY

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• A/2026/0034/NMA Awaiting decision

  The Gamble Institute Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1DY

  Non-material amendment to planning reference (P/2022/0212/HYBR) which was subsequently amended by NMA reference A/2023/0008/NMA, to amend the approved maximum development heights, in order to align with a new, approved planning application for an extension to the Gamble Building (reference P/2026/0255/FUL).

  Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Amendments
• P/2026/0255/FUL Granted

  The Gamble Institute Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1DY

  Five storey extension on the east elevation to form a new east facing entrance, improved internal circulation and storage, and fully accessible routes throughout building and external alterations to the existing main building.

  Decided 3 Sep 2026 Full applications

1. 23 Mar 2021

   Received by St. Helens

2. 18 May 2021

   Decision issued: Grant

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

St. Helens granted permission on 18 May 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• The Gamble Institute Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1DY

  P/2026/0255/FUL Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Five storey extension on the east elevation to form a new east facing entrance, improved internal circulation and storage, and fully accessible routes throughout building and external alterations to the existing main building.

  Granted Full applications Extension

• The Gamble Institute Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1DY

  A/2026/0034/NMA Submitted 30 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Non-material amendment to planning reference (P/2022/0212/HYBR) which was subsequently amended by NMA reference A/2023/0008/NMA, to amend the approved maximum development heights, in order to align with a new, approved planning application for an extension to the Gamble Building (reference P/2026/0255/FUL).

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension 3 docs

• First Floor 27 Hardshaw Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1RW

  P/2020/0416/ADC Submitted 22 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Consent to display 2no non illuminated window advertisement signs to first floor front elevation.

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 64 - 66 Bickerstaffe Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1DS

  P/2020/0021/FUL Submitted 10 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  New shop front along with replacement window and doors.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• St Helens Town Hall Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1HP

  C/2020/0082/CON Submitted 1 Oct 2020 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 4 (Method statement) on approval P/2020/0200/FUL

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• Pavement O/S St Helens Star Claughton Street St Helens WA10 1RE

  P/2022/0626/FUL Submitted 11 Aug 2022 100 yards away

  Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, plus the removal of associated BT kiosk(s).

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• P/2026/0536/FUL Awaiting decision

  47 Leach Lane Sutton Leach St Helens WA9 4PX

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

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0519/FUL Awaiting decision

  Pavement Fronting 25 College Street St Helens WA10 1TF

  Installation of 1no. black digital communications kiosk, defibrillator and ancillary advertisement.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P/2025/0522/FUL Granted

  Horseshoe Hotel Derbyshire Hill Road St Helens WA9 2LJ

  Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to convenience store (Class E), with single storey extension following removal of existing extension and alterations to the building.

  Received 12 Sep, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0531/FUL Awaiting decision

  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 of use from vacant ancillary accommodation associated with ground floor use to two serviced accommodation (Class C1).

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0529/FUL Awaiting decision

  Land Off Bromilow Road And To The Rear Of Meadow Lane St Helens WA9 3AE

  Proposed replacement of existing boundary treatments with secure wire mesh fencing.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications