How many planning applications has Denbighshire County Council received?

Denbighshire County Council received 628 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.

What is the planning approval rate for Denbighshire County Council?

Denbighshire County Council approves 91% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Denbighshire County Council?

To object to a Denbighshire County Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Denbighshire County Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Denbighshire County Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Denbighshire County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Denbighshire County Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1 appeals were lodged against Denbighshire County Council decisions in the last 24 months.

Denbighshire County Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Denbighshire County Council planning applications?

You can search Denbighshire County Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Denbighshire County Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Denbighshire County Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Denbighshire County Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Wales

About Denbighshire County Council

Governance

Leader: Jason McLellan (Labour), since 24 May 2022

Chair: Arwel Roberts (Plaid Cymru), since 13 May 2025

Chief Executive: Graham Boase, since 1 August 2021

Seats: 48 councillors (term: 5 years)

Founded: 1 April 1996

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Labour (15), Plaid Cymru (8), Independent (13), Conservative (9), Green (2), Liberal Democrat (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Denbighshire County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Denbighshire County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Denbighshire County Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £242,919 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Denbighshire
Parliamentary constituency: Clwyd North
LSOA: Denbighshire 011A

Crime Statistics

86 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 34
anti-social-behaviour: 17
criminal-damage-arson: 14
public-order: 7
shoplifting: 4
other-theft: 3
possession-of-weapons: 3
vehicle-crime: 2
burglary: 1
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Denbighshire County Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Denbighshire County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Denbighshire County Council

133 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Denbighshire County Council area.

A brief summary of Denbighshire County Council

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). The council comprises 48 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The average property sale price in the Denbighshire County Council area is £242,919, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Denbighshire County Council area recorded 86 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 133 towns and villages, including Denbigh/Dinbych, Llangollen, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Ruthin/Rhuthun and St Asaph / Llanelwy. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Denbighshire County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Denbighshire County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Denbighshire County Council area. Unlike the official Denbighshire County Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Denbighshire County Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Denbighshire County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 628 planning applications Denbighshire County Council received. Of these, 91% were approved.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Denbighshire County Council.

The most common application types in Denbighshire County Council were full planning applications (324), discharge of conditions (120), amendments (48). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 16 medium-scale applications, 60 smaller schemes were submitted.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 326 applications
Refused: 16 applications
Withdrawn: 16 applications
Awaiting decision: 270 applications

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