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New Build approval rate in St Helens

St Helens approved of new build applications, based on 16 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

%
new build approval rate
16
New Build decisions
Approved
Refused
St Helens overall

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

How new build compares in St Helens

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