7 Pennington Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8BA

1. 20 Sep 2023

   Received by St. Helens

2. 15 Nov 2023

   Decision issued: Grant

3. 24 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

• 11 Pennington Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8BA

  P/2020/0816/HHFP Submitted 11 Nov 2020 54m away

  Construction of underground garden/cinema room with decking area and pergola

  Granted Householder 8 docs
  Domestic

• 11 Pennington Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8BA

  P/2025/0329/HHFP Submitted 2 Jun 2025 54m away

  Roof alterations combining and simplifying current (2025) and extant planning approval (2017) lowering main roof than approved, with a smaller rear dormer than was approved in 2017 and omission of front dormer approved in 2025.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Roofing 7 docs
  Domestic

• 2 Owlsfield Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8BB

  P/2022/0283/HHFP Submitted 19 Apr 2022 60m away

  Part single, part two storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Domestic

• The Millstone 71 Mill Lane Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8BG

  P/2023/0396/FUL Submitted 3 Jul 2023 98m away

  Erection of single storey side extension, part demolition to rear and new erection of new single storey rear extension to kitchen, modification to existing carpark, removal of existing portacabin and new external steps, ramp and seating areas.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 25 docs
  Small domestic

• The Millstone 71 Mill Lane Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8BG

  P/2021/0919/FUL Submitted 1 Oct 2021 100m away

  Proposed single storey side and rear extensions. Fenestration amendments. Refurbishment works to existing side terrace including new timber pergola, access steps, and perimeter picket fence.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 140 Mill Lane Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8BS

  P/2020/0142/HHFP Submitted 17 Feb 2020 100m away

  Single storey extension to rear and side elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 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