87 Edge Street Thatto Heath St Helens WA9 5JX

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by St. Helens

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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

• 1 Bexhill Gardens Rainhill St Helens WA9 5FQ

  P/2025/0442/FUL Submitted 28 Jul 2025 96m away

  Proposed change of use of the public highway to facilitate the extension of the existing sandstone boundary wall.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Bexhill Gardens Rainhill St Helens WA9 5FQ

  P/2020/0771/HHFP Submitted 12 Oct 2020 111m away

  Proposed single storey side and rear extensions. Loft conversion with raised ridge height to the main dwelling and roof lights.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Newmarket Gardens Rainhill St Helens WA9 5FR

  P/2023/0030/TPO Submitted 19 Jan 2023 126m away

  Works to 1no sycamore tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order.

  Refused Trees 7 docs

• 1 Newmarket Gardens Rainhill St Helens WA9 5FR

  P/2024/0433/TPO Submitted 30 Aug 2024 127m away

  Works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order to crown lift and thin 1no sycamore tree.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Brown Edge Hotel 299 - 301 Nutgrove Road Thatto Heath St Helens WA9 5JR

  P/2023/0343/FUL Submitted 5 Jun 2023 138m away

  Installation of bifold doors to rear, timber posts to front and rear with festoon lighting and stretch tent to rear

  Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Brown Edge Hotel 299 - 301 Nutgrove Road Thatto Heath St Helens WA9 5JR

  P/2024/0413/FUL Submitted 6 Aug 2024 139m away

  Retention of existing public house (Sui Generis) and erection of two detached dwellings (Use Class C3) utilising the existing access from Nutgrove Road, including associated parking and landscaping, and reconfiguration of the public house car park.

  Granted Full applications 71 docs

• 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/2026/0438/CLP Awaiting decision

  9 Chirton Close Haydock St Helens WA11 0FG

  Single storey rear extension and garage conversion.

  27 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