Rainford Tennis Club 30A Church Road Rainford St Helens WA11 8HE

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by St. Helens

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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