Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in St Helens is – — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear Extension | 107 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Conservatory | 26 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Garage / Parking | 70 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Side Extension | 64 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Change of Use (Residential) | 47 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Extension (General) | 22 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Dormer | 24 | – | – | – |
A rear extension application has a – approval rate. Dormer? Just –.
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– planning applications in St Helens have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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