Planning application
P/2026/0321/HHFP
Gorse Lodge Gorsey Lane Bold St Helens WA9 4SQ
Proposal
Proposed 1.5 storey front extension and loft conversion with front and rear dormers. Single storey side infill extension, fenestration amendments, external alterations, and erection of detached double garage following demolition of existing outbuildings, conservatory & garages.
As published by the council, reference P/2026/0321/HHFP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Jun 2026
Received by St. Helens
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22 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About householder applications
How this application type works
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.
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