First Floor 64 - 68 Westfield Street St Helens St Helens WA10 1QJ

1. 18 Jul 2022

   Received by St. Helens

2. 9 Aug 2022

   Decision issued: Withdrawn

3. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before the council decided it, so it carries no planning weight and no fee refund is automatic. Withdrawal often follows officer feedback that a refusal was likely.

The applicant is free to submit a revised application at any time, and many withdrawn schemes return in amended form, so the site is worth watching if the proposal affected you.

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

• First Floor 64 - 68 Westfield Street St Helens WA10 1QJ

  P/2022/0608/S2DPA Submitted 17 Aug 2022 0m away

  Prior approval for change of use of first floor from restaurant (Class E) to 2no. residential flats (Class C3).

  Withdrawn Prior approval New dwelling 15 docs

• First Floor 64 - 68 Westfield Street St Helens WA10 1QJ

  P/2023/0145/FUL Submitted 6 Mar 2023 3m away

  Change of use from first-floor restaurant (Class E) to 2no flats (C3) with alterations to rear elevation.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 13 docs
  Several homes

• 56 - 58 Westfield Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1QJ

  P/2026/0428/FUL Submitted 21 Aug 2026 24m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Change of use from drinking establishment (Sui Generis use) into 2no separate Class E units to the ground floor. Part two-storey/part first floor rear extension and conversion of first floor to office (Class E). Alterations to shop front and external changes.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

• 56 - 58 Westfield Street St Helens WA10 1QJ

  P/2026/0132/FUL Submitted 10 Mar 2026 28m away

  Change of use and splitting of existing commercial building into 2no ground floor units for class E use. First floor rear extension and conversion to Class E office use. Facade upgrades including window/doors.

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 18 docs

• Beechams Water Street St Helens WA10 1QL

  P/2025/0114/FUL Submitted 24 Dec 2024 47m away

  Change of use of existing ground floor commercial unit (Class E) to 1no bed apartment (C3).

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• Beechams Water Street St Helens WA10 1QL

  P/2025/0115/LBC Submitted 24 Dec 2024 47m away

  Listed building consent for construction of stud walls to facilitate conversion to residential use.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 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