P/2026/0376/CLP

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by St. Helens

2. 24 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/2023/0022/HHFP Granted

  24 Lakeside Gardens Rainford St Helens WA11 8HH

  Two storey side extension, front porch extension and garage conversion.

  16 Jan 2023 0m away Householder
• A/2022/0005/NMA Withdrawn

  106 Higher Lane Rainford St Helens WA11 8AZ

  Non-material amendment to approval P/2021/0911/FUL for a single storey side extension.

  24 Jan 2022 77m away Amendments
• P/2025/0455/HHFP Refused

  124 Higher Lane Rainford St Helens WA11 8AZ

  Raising of ridge height to form a 1.5 storey front and rear extensions, along with a single storey rear extension.

  5 Aug 2025 140m away Householder
• P/2026/0362/HHFP Awaiting decision

  35 Pilkington Street Rainford St Helens WA11 8HG

  Single storey rear extension.

  15 Jul 2026 167m away Householder
• C/2026/0087/CON Awaiting decision

  61 Higher Lane Rainford St Helens WA11 8AY

  Discharge conditions 3 (landscaping and tree planting) and 7 (lighting design strategy) on approval P/2023/0181/FUL.

  15 May 2026 203m away Conditions
• P/2026/0288/CLP Granted

  4 Heyes Grove Rainford St Helens WA11 8BW

  Single storey side extension.

  1 Jun 2026 214m 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• P/2026/0363/CLP Withdrawn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/2026/0302/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