How long do planning decisions take near Connah's Quay?

The average planning decision time near Connah's Quay is 76 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 Connah's Quay?

The planning approval rate near Connah's Quay is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Connah's Quay?

The most common type of planning application near Connah's Quay is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Connah's Quay?

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Connah's Quay, Flintshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Connah's Quay, Flintshire.

Flintshire · Wales · Town

Planning applications in Connah's Quay are administered by Flintshire County Council. View the full Flintshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Connah's Quay

Connah's Quay, often referred to as "The Quay," is the largest town in Flintshire, Wales, with a population of 16,771. Situated on the River Dee and adjacent to the English border, it forms part of the Deeside conurbation, seamlessly connecting with neighboring towns such as Shotton, Flint, and Buckley. This strategic location makes it a significant area for planning applications, reflecting its growth and community development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £241,862 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Flintshire
Parliamentary constituency: Alyn and Deeside
LSOA: Flintshire 013F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Connah's Quay.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Connah's Quay.

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 Connah's Quay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Connah's Quay.

FUL/000365/26 - 58, Mold Road, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4QN
New vehicle crossing required to property as this is on a classified road it req
Status: Undecided | Type: Full - Building Works | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-05-27
LDP/000459/26 - 4, FAIRHAVEN, Garthorpe Avenue, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4AF
Single storey rear extension - Eaves not more than 3m high, not more than 4m dee
Status: Undecided | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-05-22
- 4, FAIRHAVEN, Garthorpe Avenue, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4AF
Single storey rear extension - Eaves not more than 3m high, not more than 4m deep.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-05-22
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FUL/000341/26 - 4, Dock Road, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4DS
Subdivision of existing industrial unit to form leisure facility.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full - Building Works | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-04-21
- First Floor, 8, Dock Road, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4DS
Change of Use of first floor to 5 residential flats
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-12-31
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- Institute , ST DAVIDS CHURCH, Mold Road, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4QL
Demolition of Institute
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-12-10
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- 60, Cestrian Street, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4EG
Existing Fence reconstruction
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-09-04
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- 173, High Street, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4DQ
Proposed change of use of 173 High Street from a redundant three-bedroom mid-terrace property, into 2 x one bedroom self-contained flats.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Connah's Quay in Flintshire

Property prices in Connah's Quay show an average sale price of £241,862, 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 Connah's Quay a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Connah's Quay includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Dee Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Dee Estuary. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Connah's Quay

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Connah's Quay. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Connah's Quay.

The average decision period of 76 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 Connah's Quay were full planning applications (14), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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