P/2026/0373/CLP

1. 22 Jul 2026

   Received by St. Helens

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 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/2022/0445/HHFP Granted

  89 Vulcan Park Way Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8NJ

  Single storey side extension.

  30 Jun 2022 126m away Householder
• P/2020/0305/HHFP Granted

  3 Bedale Close Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8NQ

  First floor front extension.

  7 May 2020 187m away Householder
• P/2022/0305/HHFP Granted

  3 Bedale Close Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8NQ

  Retention of detached outbuilding in rear garden and raising of land levels up to 0.6m and increasing height of fence to 2.45m

  29 Apr 2022 188m away Householder
• P/2026/0243/HHFP Granted

  19 Matilda Close Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8TE

  Conversion of the existing detached garage to a home office.

  12 May 2026 246m away Householder
• P/2022/0487/CLP Granted

  4 Kirtley Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8AJ

  Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.

  12 Jul 2022 268m away Lawful development
• P/2022/0390/COT Granted

  The Vulcan Inn Manchester Row Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8SD

  Works to trees in a conservation area - T1 (London plane) crown lift 5m, T2 (Lime) crown lift 5m, T3 (London plane) reduce 2 lower limbs from property, T4 (London plane) reduce from property by 2m and crown lift 5m, T5 (Walnut) crown lift 5m, reduce from street light and road by 2m, T6 (Oak) crown lift 5m, and T7 (Lime) crown lift 5m.

  8 Jun 2022 393m away Trees

• 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/2026/0371/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