How long do planning decisions take near Cefn-mawr?

The average planning decision time near Cefn-mawr is 81 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 Cefn-mawr?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Cefn-mawr?

The most common type of planning application near Cefn-mawr is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cefn-mawr?

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Cefn-mawr, Wrexham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cefn-mawr, Wrexham.

Wrexham · Wales · settlement

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About Cefn-mawr

Cefn Mawr, a village located in the community of Cefn within Wrexham County Borough, Wales, boasts a name that means "big ridge." The population has grown from 6,669 in 2001 to 7,051 in 2011, reflecting its developing community and potential for future planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £200,929 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wrexham
Parliamentary constituency: Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
LSOA: Wrexham 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cefn-mawr.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cefn-mawr.

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 Cefn-mawr based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Cefn-mawr.

- UNIT 1, ROCK ROAD, RHOSYMEDRE, WREXHAM, LL14 3YF
WORKS TO TREES PROTECTED BY TREE PRESERVATION ORDER WCBC 189
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-03-23
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- WYNNSTAY VIEW, BROWNS LANE, CEFN MAWR, WREXHAM, LL14 3DS
ERECTION OF OUTBUILDING
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-01-13
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A brief summary of Cefn-mawr in Wrexham

Property prices in Cefn-mawr show an average sale price of £200,929, 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 Cefn-mawr a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Cefn-mawr

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Cefn-mawr. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

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

The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Cefn-mawr were full planning applications (6), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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