How long do planning decisions take near Acrefair?

The average planning decision time near Acrefair is 75 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Acrefair?

The planning approval rate near Acrefair is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Acrefair?

The most common type of planning application near Acrefair is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Acrefair?

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Acrefair, Wrexham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Acrefair, Wrexham.

Wrexham · Wales · settlement

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About Acrefair

Acrefair is a village situated in Wrexham County Borough, north-east Wales, within the community of Cefn. Nestled between Wrexham and Llangollen, it is in proximity to Trevor, Cefn Mawr, Ruabon, and Plas Madoc. The name Acrefair, meaning "Mary's Acres," derives from the Welsh words for acres and Mary, reflecting its cultural heritage and local significance. This charming village could be of interest for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £233,444 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wrexham
Parliamentary constituency: Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
LSOA: Wrexham 013C

Crime Statistics

64 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 27
anti-social-behaviour: 15
public-order: 6
criminal-damage-arson: 5
vehicle-crime: 4
other-theft: 3
burglary: 2
drugs: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Acrefair.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Acrefair based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Acrefair.

- LAND WEST OF PENDIL, LLANGOLLEN ROAD, ACREFAIR, WREXHAM, LL14 3RS
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 (SAMPLES), 5 (CONTAMINATION), 7 (BIODIVERSITY) 14 (LIGHTING), 15 (CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN), 16 (MEANS OF ENCLOSURE) AND 17 (LANDSCAPING) OF PLANNING PERMISSION P
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2025-10-02
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A brief summary of Acrefair in Wrexham

Property prices in Acrefair show an average sale price of £233,444, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Acrefair area recorded 64 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.

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Planning Activity in Acrefair

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Acrefair. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Acrefair may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Acrefair were full planning applications (3), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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