How long do planning decisions take near Higher Shotton?

The average planning decision time near Higher Shotton 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 Higher Shotton?

The planning approval rate near Higher Shotton is 58%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Higher Shotton?

The most common type of planning application near Higher Shotton is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Higher Shotton?

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Higher Shotton, Flintshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Higher Shotton, Flintshire.

Flintshire · Wales · settlement

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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 Higher Shotton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Higher Shotton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Higher Shotton.

- 40 Lower Aston Hall Lane Hawarden Deeside CH5 3EY
Front / Side extension to create a new porch measuring 2.4m in length and 2.4m in width, with rendered walls, flat roof, lantern roof light and protruding canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-04-28
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FUL/000357/26 - 40 Lower Aston Hall Lane Hawarden Deeside CH5 3EY
Front / Side extension to create a new porch measuring 2.4m in length and 2.4m i
Status: Undecided | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-04-28
- The Cottage, Aston Road, Queensferry, CH5 1TJ
This proposal is to construct a single storey rear extension to the property in accordance with the criteria provided by Permitted Development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-04-13
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- The Oaks Care Home, Larch Avenue, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1NF
Reconfiguration of the existing ground floor southern wing with a small extension for staircase, lift and single bedroom and a first-floor extension above to provide an additional 8 en-suite resident
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-04-01
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- 27, Aston Park Food Store, Aston Park Road, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1UA
Proposed change of use and alterations to existing shop and living accommodation to form a veterinary practice & associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-02-06
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- The Oaks Care Home, Larch Avenue, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1NF
Reconfiguration of the existing ground floor southern wing with a small extension for staircase and lift and a first-floor extension above to provide an additional 8 en-suite resident bedrooms.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-01-09
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- 1, Ivy Cottages, Aston Road, Queensferry, Deeside, CH5 1TL
Change of Use from C3 (Dwelling House) to C4 (House in Multiple Occupation) for 5 occupants. No external or internal changes.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-10-01
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- Aston Manor, Lower Aston Hall Lane, Hawarden, Deeside, CH5 3EX
Proposed single storey extension to the rear to create a more open plan living area with a two storey extension to the side to create a garage on the ground floor with storage via a mezzanine floor an
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2024-07-12
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- 62 Terrig Street, Queensferry, Deeside, CH5 1XX
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2023-12-20
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- Pond Cottage, The Barnyard, Hawarden, CH5 3EX
Retrospective application for a 2 storey front extension with balcony with garage & 1st floor storage side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Higher Shotton in Flintshire

Higher Shotton is a settlement located in Flintshire, Wales.

Property prices in Higher Shotton 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 Higher Shotton a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Higher Shotton 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 Higher Shotton

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Higher Shotton. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Higher Shotton.

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 Higher Shotton were full planning applications (9), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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