Mersey Valley Golf Course Warrington Road Bold Heath St Helens WA8 3XL

Pending P/2026/0185/FUL
Council
Date received
17 Mar 2026
Date validated
31 Mar 2026
Postcode
WA8 3XL

Description

Erection of 4no. padel courts (2no. covered and 2no. uncovered) with floodlights and associated works. Single storey service building to include changing facilities and additional parking spaces.

St Helens
Planning Authority Score
7.6/10
Good
#37 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

St Helens is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #36 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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St Helens decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #47 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #61 of 292
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #36 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #112 of 292
88%
Minor dwellings approved
25 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
45 decided
495
Total decisions
30 refused in 2025