St Helens planning approval rate
St Helens ward in Chesterfield has a 88.9% approval rate based on 135 planning decisions. Chesterfield overall: 90.4%.
Last updated: March 2026
88.9%
ward approval rate
135
Decisions
120
Approved
15
Refused
90.4%
Chesterfield average
St Helens is broadly in line with the Chesterfield average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How St Helens compares
St Helens ward
88.9%
Chesterfield overall
90.4%
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Recent decisions in St Helens
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Chesterfield
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 4,800 decisions.