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House prices in Denbighshire County Council: average £201,452, +3.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Denbighshire County Council received?
Denbighshire County Council received 710 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does Denbighshire County Council take to decide applications?
Denbighshire County Council takes an average of 88 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Denbighshire County Council?
Denbighshire County Council approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Denbighshire County Council?
Submit your representation to Denbighshire County Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Denbighshire County Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Denbighshire County Council planning decision?
Yes. If Denbighshire County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1 appeal was lodged against Denbighshire County Council decisions in the last 24 months.

Planning data sourced from Denbighshire County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Denbighshire County Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Denbighshire County Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Denbighshire County Council serves as the unitary local authority for Denbighshire, a key area in Wales. Located at County Hall in Ruthin, the council has its roots in two separate entities; the first operated from 1889 until 1974, while the current council was established in 1996. For those researching planning applications in the region, Denbighshire County Council is the primary body overseeing local development and regulations. The council was established in 1 April 1996. The council is currently led by Jason McLellan (Labour), who has held the position since 24 May 2022. Graham Boase serves as Chief Executive since 1 August 2021. The council comprises 48 councillors serving 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 126 towns and villages, including Denbigh/Dinbych, Llangollen, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Ruthin/Rhuthun and St Asaph / Llanelwy. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Denbighshire County Council received 710 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (277), discharge of conditions (114), amendments (41). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged against Denbighshire County Council decisions, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Denbighshire County Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Denbighshire County Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.