How many planning applications has Flintshire County Council received?

Flintshire County Council received 1,026 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 73%.

How long does Flintshire County Council take to decide planning applications?

Flintshire County Council takes an average of 56 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 Flintshire County Council?

Flintshire County Council approves 73% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

To object to a Flintshire County Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Flintshire 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 Flintshire County Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Flintshire County Council Planning Applications

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

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

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

Region: Wales

About Flintshire County Council

Flintshire County Council serves as the local authority for Flintshire, a key area in Wales, with its headquarters located at Tŷ Dewi Sant in Ewloe. The council operates under no overall control since 2008, and the latest elections were held on 5 May 2022. As of October 2024, it is governed by a coalition of Labour and independent councillors, making it a significant player in local planning applications and community development.

Governance

Leader: Dave Hughes (Labour), since 24 September 2024

Chair: Mel Buckley (Labour), since 20 May 2025

Chief Executive: Neal Cockerton, since 2021

Seats: 67 councillors (term: 5 years)

Founded: 2008

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Labour (28), Independent (16), Independent (12), Flintshire People's Voice (6), Liberal Democrat (3), Conservative (1), Reform UK (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Flintshire County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Flintshire County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Flintshire 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

Area Information

Admin district: Flintshire
Parliamentary constituency: Alyn and Deeside
LSOA: Flintshire 008E

Crime Statistics

193 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 67
anti-social-behaviour: 45
criminal-damage-arson: 24
shoplifting: 16
public-order: 14
other-theft: 12
burglary: 4
vehicle-crime: 3
drugs: 2
robbery: 2
other-crime: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Flintshire 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 Flintshire County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Flintshire County Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Flintshire County Council area.

Monitoring Stations

2 flood monitoring stations near Flintshire County Council.

Chase Way, Ellesmere Port (Rivacre Brook)
FINCHETTS GUTTER CLIFTON DRIVE

A brief summary of Flintshire County Council

The Flintshire County Council area recorded 193 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Flintshire County Council area includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Dee Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Dee Estuary. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 171 towns and villages, including Connah's Quay, Flint/Y Fflint and Mold/Yr Wyddgrug. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Flintshire County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Flintshire County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Flintshire County Council area. Unlike the official Flintshire 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 Flintshire 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 Flintshire County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,026 planning applications Flintshire County Council received. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Flintshire County Council.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Flintshire County Council were full planning applications (438), discharge of conditions (146), outline applications (76). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 13 medium-scale applications, 798 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 385 applications
Refused: 60 applications
Withdrawn: 86 applications
Awaiting decision: 493 applications

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