Planning application
Blacks Garage 53 - 55 Church Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8EZ
Works: Extension
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Change of use from selling and/or displaying motor vehicles (Sui Generis) to flooring showroom (Class E(a)), and ground floor front extension to premises.
As published by the council, reference P/2026/0261/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- P/2026/0261/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 18 May 2026
- Validated
- 18 May 2026
- Postcode
- WA11 8EZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the St. Helens register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024.
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P/2024/0400/FUL Withdrawn
Blacks Garage 53 - 55 Church Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8EZ
Change of use from selling and/or displaying motor vehicles (Sui Generis) to flooring showroom (Class E(a) with external alterations including single storey front extension.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 May 2026
Received by St. Helens
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
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