P/2022/0453/CLP

1. 16 Jun 2022

   Received by St. Helens

2. 1 Jul 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Aug 2022

   Decision issued: Grant

4. 21 Jul 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

• P/2020/0306/HHFP Granted

  6 Whitburn Close Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0RL

  Two storey side extension.

  1 May 2020 42m away Householder
• P/2022/0277/HHFP Granted

  12 Hollins Close Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0RR

  Demolition of existing conservatory and the erection of single storey side and single storey rear extension.

  11 Apr 2022 215m away Householder
• P/2021/0518/CLP Granted

  3 Hollins Close Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0RR

  Loft conversion and rear dormer

  27 May 2021 216m away Lawful development
• P/2026/0228/HHFP Granted

  1 Gordon Avenue Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0QA

  Side extension, rear dormer loft conversion, new front facing skylights, and internal alterations to an existing dwelling.

  29 Apr 2026 233m away Householder
• P/2022/0387/TPO Refused

  9 Lavender Walk Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0RD

  Works to various trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order.

  30 May 2022 237m away Trees
• P/2021/0531/HHFP Granted

  3 Stirling Drive Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0UG

  Two storey side and single storey rear extension with new front porch and pitched roofs on existing dormers.

  2 Jun 2021 275m away Householder

• P/2026/0363/CLP Withdrawn

  38 Thornton Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9GZ

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension.

  13 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0377/CLP Awaiting decision

  Springvale 2 Reeds Brow Rainford St Helens WA11 8PB

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey outbuilding.

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0302/CLP Granted

  Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School Rufford Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8JX

  Single storey front infill extension to form a new entrance lobby.

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0373/CLP Awaiting decision

  34 Garston Crescent Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8NR

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer clad in tile.

  22 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0371/CLP Awaiting decision

  Flat At Cowley Vaults 50 Cooper Street St Helens WA10 2BH

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

  21 Jul 2026 Lawful development