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House prices in Wrexham County Borough Council: average £212,778, +2.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Wrexham County Borough Council received?
Wrexham County Borough Council received 437 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Wrexham County Borough Council take to decide applications?
Wrexham County Borough Council takes an average of 67 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 Wrexham County Borough Council?
Wrexham County Borough Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Wrexham County Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Wrexham County Borough 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 Wrexham County Borough Council planning portal.

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

About Wrexham County Borough Council Planning Authority

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

Wrexham County Borough Council serves as the governing authority for Wrexham County Borough, a principal area with city status located in north Wales. This council oversees planning applications and development initiatives within Wrexham and its surrounding areas, making it a key resource for anyone researching local planning matters. The council was established in 1 April 1996. The council is currently led by Mark Pritchard (Independent), who has held the position since 24 September 2014. The council comprises 56 councillors serving 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 156 towns and villages, including Wrexham/Wrecsam. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Wrexham County Borough Council received 437 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (173), discharge of conditions (69), tree works (32). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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