How long do planning decisions take near Afon-wen?

The average planning decision time near Afon-wen is 46 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 Afon-wen?

The planning approval rate near Afon-wen is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Afon-wen?

The most common type of planning application near Afon-wen is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Afon-wen?

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Afon-wen, Flintshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Afon-wen, Flintshire.

Flintshire · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Afon-wen are administered by Flintshire County Council. View the full Flintshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Afon-wen

Afonwen is a village located in Flintshire, Wales, approximately 6 kilometres from the A55 North Wales Expressway, along the A541 Mold-Denbigh road. As of the 2001 Census, it was part of the civil parish of Caerwys, with a population of 1,319 within the village and a total ward population of 2,496. This growing community offers potential opportunities for planning applications and developments in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Flintshire
Parliamentary constituency: Clwyd East
LSOA: Flintshire 014B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Afon-wen.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Afon-wen.

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 Afon-wen based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Afon-wen.

- Bryn Sion Farm, Bryn Sion Hill, Afonwen, Mold, CH7 5UL
Listed Building Consent for proposed conversion of existing ancillary shippon building & new single storey rear extension to form of new one bed holiday let accommodation on the land at Bryn Sion Farm
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Bryn Sion Farm, Bryn Sion Hill, Afonwen, Mold, CH7 5UL
Proposed conversion of existing ancillary shippon building & new single storey rear extension to form of new one bed holiday let accommodation on the land at Bryn Sion Farm.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Wilcox Coach Works, Denbigh Road, Afonwen, Mold, CH7 5UB
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 13, Planning Permission 054671
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-11-19
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A brief summary of Afon-wen in Flintshire

Property prices in Afon-wen show an average sale price of £281,200, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Afon-wen a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Afon-wen 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 Afon-wen

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Afon-wen. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Afon-wen.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Afon-wen were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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