8 Elm Avenue Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0QN
Pending
P/2026/0191/HHFP
Description
Single storey side extension.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
3 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2021
Approved
48 Poplar Avenue Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0QP
Single storey rear extension for disabled use.
2016
Approved
32 Poplar Avenue Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0QW
Conversion of existing dwelling to form 2no one bedroom flats along with external alterat…
2016
Approved
34 Poplar Avenue Ashton In Makerfield St Helens WN4 0QW
Conversion of existing dwelling to form 2no one bedroom flats with external alterations a…
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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