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Extension (General) approval rate in St Helens

St Helens approved of extension (general) applications, based on 22 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

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extension (general) approval rate
22
Extension (General) decisions
Approved
Refused
St Helens overall

Extension (General) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the St Helens average (–).

How extension (general) compares in St Helens

Extension (General) (22 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)
New Build (16 decided)
Outbuilding (13 decided)
Front Extension (13 decided)
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