Planning outcomes in St Helens are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is – — that's not noise, it's a fundamentally different planning environment depending on where you live.
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| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton East Ward | 52 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Windle Ward | 35 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Bold And Lea Green Ward | 45 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Town Centre Ward | 63 | – | – | – |
| 5 | West Park Ward | 15 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Newton West Ward | 21 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Billinge And Seneley Green Ward | 25 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Eccleston Ward | 43 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Rainhill Ward | 49 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Blackbrook Ward | 13 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Moss Bank Ward | 20 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Rainford Ward | 42 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Sutton South East Ward | 11 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Sutton North West Ward | 18 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Haydock Ward | 31 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost Ward | 21 | – | – | – |
| 17 | Thatto Heath Ward | 11 | – | – | – |
An extension might sail through in Newton East Ward but face serious resistance in Thatto Heath Ward.
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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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