P/2026/0288/CLP

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by St. Helens

2. 22 Jun 2026

   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

• C/2026/0087/CON Awaiting decision

  61 Higher Lane Rainford St Helens WA11 8AY

  Discharge conditions 3 (landscaping and tree planting) and 7 (lighting design strategy) on approval P/2023/0181/FUL.

  15 May 2026 112m away Conditions
• P/2021/1074/HHFP Granted

  42 Heyes Avenue Rainford St Helens WA11 8AR

  Proposed single storey rear extension with partial garage conversion.

  15 Dec 2021 125m away Householder
• P/2021/1046/HHFP Granted

  7 Heyes Avenue Rainford St Helens WA11 8AW

  Single storey rear extension.

  7 Dec 2021 131m away Householder
• A/2022/0005/NMA Withdrawn

  106 Higher Lane Rainford St Helens WA11 8AZ

  Non-material amendment to approval P/2021/0911/FUL for a single storey side extension.

  24 Jan 2022 159m away Amendments
• P/2020/0319/HHFP Granted

  47 Heyes Avenue Rainford St Helens WA11 8AW

  Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a new single storey rear extension; conversion of loft space to create 2no bedrooms; new front porch; feature chimney stack; extension and alterations to existing detached garage, along with alterations to driveway and front boundary wall.

  12 May 2020 187m away Householder
• P/2022/0159/HHFP Granted

  47 Heyes Avenue Rainford St Helens WA11 8AW

  Demolition of the existing single storey rear extension and erection of a single storey rear extension along with a dormer window to the side elevation to facilitate loft conversion.

  15 Feb 2022 189m away Householder

• P/2026/0363/CLP Withdrawn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