The Gamble Institute Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1DY

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• A/2026/0034/NMA Awaiting decision

  The Gamble Institute Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1DY

  Non-material amendment to planning reference (P/2022/0212/HYBR) which was subsequently amended by NMA reference A/2023/0008/NMA, to amend the approved maximum development heights, in order to align with a new, approved planning application for an extension to the Gamble Building (reference P/2026/0255/FUL).

  Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Amendments
• P/2021/0297/FUL Granted

  The Gamble Institute Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1DY

  Proposed external repairs to the building to include replacement windows with timber double glazing, new granite cill to ground floor openings, reduction of chimney heights next to the lightwell, lead dressing to protect terracotta details on the gable coping and cornices, re-pointing and repair roof tiles with like for like replacements.

  Decided 18 May 2021 Full applications

1. 27 Apr 2026

   Received by St. Helens

2. 18 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 3 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Grant

5. 10 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• A/2026/0034/NMA Awaiting decision

  The Gamble Institute Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1DY

  Non-material amendment to planning reference (P/2022/0212/HYBR) which was subsequently amended by NMA reference A/2023/0008/NMA, to amend the approved maximum development heights, in order to align with a new, approved planning application for an extension to the Gamble Building (reference P/2026/0255/FUL).

  Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Amendments

St. Helens granted permission on 3 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• The Gamble Institute Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1DY

  A/2026/0034/NMA Submitted 30 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Non-material amendment to planning reference (P/2022/0212/HYBR) which was subsequently amended by NMA reference A/2023/0008/NMA, to amend the approved maximum development heights, in order to align with a new, approved planning application for an extension to the Gamble Building (reference P/2026/0255/FUL).

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension 3 docs

• The Gamble Institute Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1DY

  P/2021/0297/FUL Submitted 23 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed external repairs to the building to include replacement windows with timber double glazing, new granite cill to ground floor openings, reduction of chimney heights next to the lightwell, lead dressing to protect terracotta details on the gable coping and cornices, re-pointing and repair roof tiles with like for like replacements.

  Granted Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 19 docs

• 64 - 66 Bickerstaffe Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1DS

  P/2020/0021/FUL Submitted 10 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  New shop front along with replacement window and doors.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• First Floor 27 Hardshaw Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1RW

  P/2020/0416/ADC Submitted 22 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Consent to display 2no non illuminated window advertisement signs to first floor front elevation.

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 10 docs

• St Helens Town Hall Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1HP

  C/2020/0082/CON Submitted 1 Oct 2020 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 4 (Method statement) on approval P/2020/0200/FUL

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• Pavement O/S St Helens Star Claughton Street St Helens WA10 1RE

  P/2022/0626/FUL Submitted 11 Aug 2022 100 yards away

  Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, plus the removal of associated BT kiosk(s).

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• P/2026/0560/FUL Awaiting decision

  Community Building Sturgess Street Playarea And Recreation Ground Sturgess Street Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 9HS

  Creation of a community garden together with boundary treatment and the installation of a container for community use (Use Class F2).

  Received 23 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0543/FUL Awaiting decision

  6 Rosebery Road Dentons Green St Helens WA10 6AG

  Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a replacement detached dwelling in accordance with the design previously approved under planning permission P/2025/0480/HHFP, with associated landscaping and external works.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 26 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0536/FUL Awaiting decision

  47 Leach Lane Sutton Leach St Helens WA9 4PX

  Change of use of dwellinghouse (C3) to children's care home (C2) for 2no children.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0519/FUL Awaiting decision

  Pavement Fronting 25 College Street St Helens WA10 1TF

  Installation of 1no. black digital communications kiosk, defibrillator and ancillary advertisement.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/0546/FUL Awaiting decision

  Rainford Cricket Club Church Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8HD

  Erection of two cricket practice nets at site.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 26 Oct 2026 Full applications