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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in St Helens

St Helens approved of change of use (residential) applications, based on 47 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

%
change of use (residential) approval rate
47
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
Approved
Refused
St Helens overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the St Helens average (–).

How change of use (residential) compares in St Helens

Change of Use (Residential) (47 decided)
St Helens all applications (283 decided)

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Other project types in St Helens

Rear Extension (107 decided)
Garage / Parking (70 decided)
Side Extension (64 decided)
Conservatory (26 decided)
Dormer (24 decided)
Extension (General) (22 decided)
New Build (16 decided)
Outbuilding (13 decided)
Front Extension (13 decided)
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