Acton, Wrexham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Acton, Wrexham.
Wrexham · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Acton are administered by Wrexham County Borough Council. View the full Wrexham County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Flintshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Alyn and Deeside
- LSOA: Flintshire 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
92 planning applications found near Acton.
- - 15 PHILIPS CLOSE, WREXHAM, LL12 7RW
SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 90 DEAN ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 9EL
WORKS TO TREES PROTECTED BY TREE PRESERVATION ORDER WMBC 77
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 92 DEAN ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 9EL
WORKS TO TREES PROTECTED BY TREE PRESERVATION ORDER WMBC 77
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 30 BORRAS ROAD, WREXHAM, LL12 7EP
TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 21 JEFFREYS ROAD, WREXHAM, LL12 7PB
FRONT AND REAR SINGLE STOREY EXTENSIONS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 17 ACTON HALL WALKS, WREXHAM, LL12 7YJ
CONVERSION OF GROUND FLOOR GARAGE TO KITCHEN
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 31 CHESTNUT AVENUE, WREXHAM, LL12 7HT
FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 94 DEAN ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 9EL
WORKS TO TREES PROTECTED BY TREE PRESERVATION ORDER WCBC 231
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 92 DEAN ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 9EL
WORKS TO TREES PROTECTED BY TREE PRESERVATION ORDER WMBC NO 77
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - THE OLD FILLING STATION, BORRAS PARK ROAD, WREXHAM, LL12 7TG
ERECTION OF DWELLING
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-09-12
View full details - - 127 HERBERT JENNINGS AVENUE, ACTON, WREXHAM, LL12 7YT
ERECTION OF PORCH AND FORMATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-06-27
View full details - - COOPERATIVE STORES LIMITED, 34 BORRAS PARK ROAD, WREXHAM, LL12 7TH
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT WINDOWS TO FRONT ELEVATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 15 JEFFREYS ROAD, WREXHAM, LL12 7PB
WORKS TO TREES PROTECTED BY TREE PRESERVATION ORDER WCBC 107
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-06-06
View full details - - TAPLEY AVENUE CHILDRENS CENTRE 45 TAPLEY AVENUE WREXHAM LL12 7UY
RHYDDHAU AMOD 3 (BIOAMRYWIAETH)CANIATÂD CYNLLUNIO P/2023/0150 / DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (BIODIVERSITY) OF PLANNING PERMISSION P/2023/0150
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-02-07
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 24 FFORDD JARVIS WREXHAM LL12 7UP
ESTYNIAN UNLLAWR I OCHR YR EIDDO/SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2023-04-12
View full details - - TAPLEY AVENUE CHILDRENS CENTRE 45 TAPLEY AVENUE WREXHAM LL12 7UY
CODI ESTYNIAD UNLLAWR / ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2023-03-09
View full details - - 20 CLARKE ROAD WREXHAM LL12 7TY
ESTYNIAD DORMER / DORMER EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Acton in Wrexham
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. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,103 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wrexham County Borough district.
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Acton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Acton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Acton
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Acton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Acton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 (26), tree works (13), amendments (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, 14 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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