9 Chirton Close Haydock St Helens WA11 0FG

1. 27 Aug 2026

   Received by St. Helens

2. 1 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

   St. Helens took a median of 77 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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

• 5 Badbury Close Haydock St Helens WA11 0FF

  P/2025/0140/HHFP Submitted 4 Mar 2025 73m away

  Single storey side extension and garage conversion.

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Askett Close Haydock St Helens WA11 0FH

  P/2021/0913/FUL Submitted 24 Sep 2021 89m away

  Retrospective application for proposed single storey detached shed in rear garden for use as hair and beauty business (sui generis).

  Refused Full applications 39 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Ashbury Drive Haydock St Helens WA11 0FA

  P/2020/0801/HHFP Submitted 6 Nov 2020 157m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Woolston Road Haydock St Helens WA11 0FQ

  P/2022/0080/HHFP Submitted 1 Feb 2022 161m away

  Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Woolston Road Haydock St Helens WA11 0FQ

  P/2022/0207/CLP Submitted 22 Mar 2022 162m away

  Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Demolition 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Woolston Road Haydock St Helens WA11 0FQ

  P/2026/0347/HHPA Submitted 2 Jul 2026 170m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  Prior approval for single storey rear extension, projecting 4.05m from the rear, 3.6m max height, and 2.32m at the eaves.

  Decided Extension
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0441/CLP Awaiting decision

  108 New Street St Helens WA9 3XG

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to C4 (6-person HMO).

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0444/CLP Awaiting decision

  19 Tracy Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PX

  Single storey side and rear extensions and garage conversion.

  29 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0439/CLP Awaiting decision

  87 Edge Street Thatto Heath St Helens WA9 5JX

  Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to childrens home (C2) for 1 child

  28 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0421/CLP Awaiting decision

  255 Marshalls Cross Road St Helens Merseyside WA9 3DE

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), including rear dormer and front rooflight.

  20 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0385/CLP Awaiting decision

  158 Fleet Lane St Helens WA9 2RJ

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of dwellinghouse as supported living for up to 2no young persons (16+) living together as a single household and receiving care.

  28 Jul 2026 Lawful development