How long do planning decisions take near Gresford?

The average planning decision time near Gresford is 48 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 Gresford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Gresford?

The most common type of planning application near Gresford is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gresford?

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Gresford, Wrexham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gresford, Wrexham.

Wrexham · Wales · settlement

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About Gresford

Gresford is a vibrant village and community located within Wrexham County Borough, Wales. Known for its charming atmosphere and local amenities, Gresford presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and residents alike.

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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: Wrexham
LSOA: Wrexham 022B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gresford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gresford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Gresford.

- LAND ADJOINING TREWYTHEN HALL CARE HOME, VICARAGE LANE, GRESFORD, WREXHAM, LL12 8US
CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS TRACK
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2025-12-01
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- 20 GORSE CRESCENT, MARFORD, WREXHAM, LL12 8LZ
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TO REPLACE EXISTING SINGLE STOREY GARAGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2025-06-13
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- 33 CHESTER ROAD GRESFORD WREXHAM LL12 8NU
ESTYNIAD UNLLAWR I’R CEFN, ADDASU FFENESTRI I’R PRIF EIDDO A CHREU MYNEDIAD NEWYDD / SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, WINDOW ALTERATION TO MAIN PROPERTY AND FORMATION OF NEW ACCESS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-02-21
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- PHARMACY 15 CHESTER ROAD WREXHAM GRESFORD LL12 8NB
CANIATAD HYSBYSEB AR GYFER 1 ARWYDD FFASGIA A 1 ARWYDD TAFLUNIO (HEB EI OLEUO) / ADVERTISMENT CONSENT FOR 1 FASCIA SIGN AND 1 PROJECTING SIGN (NON-ILLUMINATED
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2023-09-06
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- 23B Chester Road Gresford Wrexham LL12 8NB
Ffliw Echdynnu (Yn Ôl Dremiol) / Extraction Flue (In Retrospect)
Status: Undecided | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2020-08-14
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A brief summary of Gresford in Wrexham

Property prices in Gresford 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 Gresford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Gresford includes 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2. 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 Gresford

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Gresford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

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

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gresford were full planning applications (4), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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