How long do planning decisions take near Acton?

The average planning decision time near Acton is 63 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 Acton?

The planning approval rate near Acton is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Acton?

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

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Acton, Wrexham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Acton, Wrexham.

Wrexham · Wales · settlement

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About Acton

Acton is a residential suburb located in the north-eastern part of Wrexham, within Wrexham County Borough, Wales. The community is centered around Acton Park, which features the historic site of the former Acton Hall, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.

Population: 13,103 (2021) · Area: 398.9 km²

District: Wrexham County Borough

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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: Flintshire
Parliamentary constituency: Alyn and Deeside
LSOA: Flintshire 020D

Crime Statistics

318 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 89
anti-social-behaviour: 76
shoplifting: 48
public-order: 25
criminal-damage-arson: 24
vehicle-crime: 14
other-theft: 13
drugs: 9
other-crime: 6
burglary: 5
bicycle-theft: 4
possession-of-weapons: 4
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Acton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Acton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Acton.

- 30 TAPLEY AVENUE, WREXHAM, LL12 7UY
ERECTION OF PERGOLA INCORPORATING PV PANELS AS A ROOF COVERING TO REAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 30 BORRAS ROAD, WREXHAM, LL12 7EP
TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 21 JEFFREYS ROAD, WREXHAM, LL12 7PB
FRONT AND REAR SINGLE STOREY EXTENSIONS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2025-12-19
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- 61 BORRAS ROAD WREXHAM LL12 7EN
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND EXISTING REAR EXTENSION AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENTION TO CREATE ANNEXE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2023-12-11
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- 27 FFORDD HOOSON WREXHAM LL12 7LS
PORTSH AGORED YN Y BLAEN / OPEN PORCH TO FRONT
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Acton in Wrexham

Acton covers an area of approximately 398.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

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

The Acton area recorded 318 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 Acton

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Acton. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Acton.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Acton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Acton were full planning applications (9), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 69% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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