P/2026/0365/CLP

1. 9 Jul 2026

   Received by St. Helens

2. 17 Jul 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/2021/0802/FP3 Granted

  Sutton Park Marshalls Cross Road St Helens

  Widening of selected existing paths in Sutton Park in order to make them Local Transport Note 1/20 compliant and to support an increased number of walking and cycling journeys as part of the approved St Helens Southern Gateway business case.

  11 Jun 2021 178m away Full applications
• P/2021/1017/HHFP Granted

  15 Huntley Grove St Helens WA9 3UH

  Two storey side extension and part two storey, part single storey rear extension

  23 Nov 2021 190m away Householder
• P/2022/0324/FUL Granted

  Robins Lane Sub Post Office 142 Robins Lane St Helens WA9 3PB

  Retention of commercial unit at ground floor (Class Ea) and change of use of first floor from storage to residential flat (C3) along with external alterations (part retrospective).

  6 May 2022 250m away Full applications
• P/2024/0614/FUL Granted

  St Helens Hospital Marshalls Cross Road St Helens WA9 3DA

  First floor extension to existing endoscopy department, and new rooftop plantroom.

  29 Nov 2024 358m away Full applications
• P/2026/0274/HHFP Granted

  7 Rebecca Gardens St Helens Merseyside WA9 3XW

  Two storey side extension with single storey rear wraparound extension.

  25 May 2026 383m away Householder
• P/2026/0329/HHFP Awaiting decision

  18 Balmoral Avenue St Helens WA9 3TU

  Single storey rear and side extension.

  19 Jun 2026 398m 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