How long do planning decisions take near Abergele?

The average planning decision time near Abergele is 89 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Abergele?

The most common type of planning application near Abergele is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Abergele?

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Abergele, Conwy Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Abergele, Conwy.

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About Abergele

Abergele is a market town and community located on the north coast of Wales, nestled between the popular holiday resorts of Colwyn Bay and Rhyl in Conwy County Borough. Historically part of Denbighshire, Abergele features the coastal suburb of Pensarn along the Irish Sea. The town is conveniently served by the Abergele and Pensarn railway station, providing easy access for residents and visitors alike.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £226,483 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Conwy
Parliamentary constituency: Clwyd North
LSOA: Conwy 009D

Crime Statistics

113 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 67
anti-social-behaviour: 11
shoplifting: 10
criminal-damage-arson: 6
other-theft: 6
other-crime: 4
burglary: 2
drugs: 2
public-order: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
bicycle-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Abergele.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abergele.

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 Abergele based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Abergele.

- 17 Wentworth Avenue Abergele Conwy LL22 7TW
Erection of Conservatory at rear of dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2026-05-05
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- Rhoslan Alexandra Road Abergele LL22 7LS
Proposed ground floor extensions to front and rear, alteration to roof from hip to gable and new roof dormer to rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2026-04-09
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- Copthorne House The Broadway Abergele LL22 7DD
Extensions and Alterations of Copthorne House to create a mixed-use building comprising two apartments and three offices
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Bryn Hyfryd House, Flat 3 St George Road Abergele LL22 7HB
T1 Holm Oak cut back branches over hanging drive way of Bryn Hyfryd House to suitable growing points by 1meter. Cut back branches to boundary of no 1 Bryn Hyfryd Grove and reduce height of crown by 1
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-09-22
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- Abergele Leisure Centre Faenol Avenue Abergele LL22 7HE
Provision of new renewable energy solutions at Abergele Leisure Centre including rooftop photo voltaics, water source heat pumps and air source heat pumps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-09-17
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- Y Goedlan 10 Derrie Avenue Abergele LL22 7TG
Approval of details required by condition no 4 (Soft Landscaping)of planning consent 0/51218 (Demolition of a single storey site garage, utility and wc to provide a 2 storey side extension and a singl
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Conwy | Date: 2024-01-30
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- Shop Adj 67 Market Street Abergele LL22 7AF
Banking hubs signage and branding including two new externally illuminated heritage brand fascia and a projecting sign. A directory of services sign and 1 illuminated marketing poster. An A4 opening h
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Conwy | Date: 2024-01-10
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- Slaters Garage Market Street Abergele LL22 7AL
Installation of temporary shelters and planters on former forecourt of Slaters Garage to create public open space during development of wider Slater Garage/ Bee hotel site
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2023-12-20
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- Marine Villa 28 Sea Road Abergele LL22 7BU
Proposed single storey rear extension to an existing semi-detatched property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2023-10-18
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- Llys Onnen 22 Water Street Abergele LL22 7SH
Approval of details required by conditions 14 (Construction Method Statement) and 17 (Welsh Language Mitigation) of planning consent 0/49141 (Demolition of existing buildings and erection of an over 5
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Conwy | Date: 2023-07-11
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- Glendalough Peel Street Abergele LL22 7LA
Erection of two semi-detached properties and ancillary drainage landscaping and surfacing works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Abergele in Conwy

Property prices in Abergele show an average sale price of £226,483, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Abergele area recorded 113 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Abergele includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Liverpool Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Abergele

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Abergele. The average decision time was 89 days.

The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Abergele were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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