P/2026/0302/CLP

1. 2 Jun 2026

   Received by St. Helens

2. 3 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 24 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Grant

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

• P/2022/0381/HHFP Granted

  89 Old Lane Rainford St Helens WA11 8JJ

  Single storey side and rear wraparound extension (amended proposal).

  1 Jun 2022 128m away Householder
• P/2020/0333/HHFP Granted

  17 Duxbury Close Rainford St Helens WA11 8JU

  Demolition of existing garage at the side and erection of a single storey side and rear wraparound extension.

  12 May 2020 181m away Householder
• P/2021/0473/HHPA Decided

  84 Lathom Drive Rainford St Helens WA11 8JR

  Single storey rear extension projecting 4.5m from the rear, 3.9m high overall and 2.475m to the eaves.

  14 May 2021 202m away Prior approval
• P/2023/0019/HHFP Granted

  54 Lathom Drive Rainford St Helens WA11 8JR

  Resubmission of P/2022/0607/HHFP for a two storey side extension and two storey rear extension following the demolition of existing side extension.

  13 Jan 2023 202m away Householder
• P/2023/0452/TPO Refused

  Rainford High Technology College Higher Lane Rainford St Helens WA11 8NY

  Works to various trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order

  1 Aug 2023 252m away Trees
• P/2026/0260/CLP Granted

  64 Stanley Avenue Rainford St Helens WA11 8JA

  Single storey side extension

  18 May 2026 257m away Lawful development

• P/2026/0363/CLP Withdrawn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/2026/0373/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
• P/2026/0277/CLP Granted

  202 Leaside St Helens WA9 5XH

  Certificate of proposed lawful development for confirmation that planning permission is not required to use the premises for class E(d) indoor sport/ leisure/ recreation uses in accordance with planning permission ref. P/2016/0567/HYBR

  26 May 2026 Lawful development