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House prices in Flintshire County Council: average £215,892, +2.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Flintshire County Council received?
Flintshire County Council received 1,151 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 80%.
How long does Flintshire County Council take to decide applications?
Flintshire County Council takes an average of 60 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 80% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Flintshire County Council?
Submit your representation to Flintshire 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 Flintshire County Council planning portal.

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

About Flintshire County Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Flintshire 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.

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. The council is currently led by Dave Hughes (Labour), who has held the position since 24 September 2024. Neal Cockerton serves as Chief Executive since 2021. The council comprises 67 councillors serving 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 178 towns and villages, including Connah's Quay, Flint/Y Fflint and Mold/Yr Wyddgrug. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Flintshire County Council received 1,151 planning applications. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (438), discharge of conditions (148), outline applications (88). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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