Planning application
87 Edge Street Thatto Heath St Helens WA9 5JX
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to childrens home (C2) for 1 child
As published by the council, reference P/2026/0439/CLP
Application record
- Reference
- P/2026/0439/CLP
- Category
- Lawful development
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 28 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Thatto Heath Ward
- Postcode
- WA9 5JX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Aug 2026
Received by St. Helens
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4 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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22 Oct 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Awaiting decision.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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About lawful development applications
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.
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