P/2026/0305/CLP

1. 3 Jun 2026

   Received by St. Helens

2. 11 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with St. Helens for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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/2022/0451/HHFP Granted

  1 Sheri Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PT

  Erection of boundary fence along with access gates.

  4 Jul 2022 78m away Householder
• P/2025/0406/HHFP Granted

  77 Cedar Gardens Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8AD

  Single storey rear extension

  17 Jun 2025 202m away Householder
• P/2026/0355/HHPA Awaiting decision

  18 Woodstock Avenue Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PR

  Prior approval for single storey flat roof rear extension, projecting 4m from the rear and 3m max height.

  7 Jul 2026 211m away Prior approval
• P/2024/0435/HHFP Granted

  1 Poplar Avenue Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8LN

  Retrospective application for the demolition of existing detached garage and erection of a new detached building to the front of the dwelling with the erection of a pergola to the rear elevation and alterations and widening of existing side wall and access.

  2 Sep 2024 257m away Householder
• P/2023/0468/FUL Granted

  64 Park Road South Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PQ

  Subdivision of existing retail unit (Class E) into two units (Class E) with associated changes to shop front.

  8 Aug 2023 289m away Full applications
• P/2025/0408/HHFP Refused

  2 Tracy Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PX

  Single storey side extension

  6 Jul 2025 290m 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