25 The Clough Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0PW

1. 11 Oct 2021

   Received by St. Helens

2. 6 Dec 2021

   Decision issued: Grant

3. 7 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

• 5 Whitburn Close Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0RL

  P/2022/0453/CLP Submitted 16 Jun 2022 81m away

  Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of single storey side extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Whitburn Close Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0RL

  P/2020/0306/HHFP Submitted 1 May 2020 83m away

  Two storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Domestic

• 119 Victoria Road Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0UH

  P/2025/0029/HHFP Submitted 16 Jan 2025 162m away

  Canopy to front elevation with two storey side extension and single storey rear extension and re-distribution of roof solar panels.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Lavender Walk Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0RD

  P/2022/0387/TPO Submitted 30 May 2022 164m away

  Works to various trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order.

  Refused Trees 17 docs

• 17 Gordon Avenue Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0QA

  P/2022/0684/HHFP Submitted 27 Sep 2022 172m away

  Dormer extension to front elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 7 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Lavender Walk Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0RD

  P/2023/0360/TPO Submitted 11 Jun 2023 193m away

  Works to 2no Beech trees and 5no. Lime and Chestnut trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order.

  Granted Trees 7 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