P/2022/0481/CLP

1. 12 Jul 2022

   Received by St. Helens

2. 5 Sep 2022

   Decision issued: Grant

3. 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/2020/0329/HHFP Granted

  113 High Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9SL

  Replacement front door, alterations to existing steps and path along with iron railings to the existing front boundary wall.

  5 May 2020 80m away Householder
• P/2025/0280/HHFP Granted

  18 St Aelreds Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9GQ

  Single storey side and rear extension.

  8 May 2025 116m away Householder
• P/2021/0554/HHFP Granted

  151 High Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9SQ

  Single storey rear extension, along with alteration to front boarding.to replace with white render.

  4 Jun 2021 149m away Householder
• P/2024/0440/S73 Granted

  55 High Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9SL

  Variation of condition 2 (opening hours) on approval P/2023/0364/S73.

  3 Sep 2024 174m away Amendments
• P/2021/0474/ADC Granted

  51 High Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9SL

  Consent to display internally illuminated fascia signs to front and side elevation. Amended Plans 12.07.21

  14 May 2021 178m away Advertising
• P/2021/0536/HHPA Granted

  76 The Parchments Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 0DY

  Single storey rear extension projecting 5.10m from the rear, 3.90m high overall and 2. 30m to the eaves.

  2 Jun 2021 205m away Prior approval

• P/2026/0363/CLP Withdrawn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