Higher Shotton, Flintshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higher Shotton, Flintshire.
Flintshire · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Higher Shotton are administered by Flintshire County Council. View the full Flintshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £235,730 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Flintshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Alyn and Deeside
- LSOA: Flintshire 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
27 planning applications found near Higher Shotton.
- ADV/000411/26 - Roundabout, Plough Lane/Aston Park Road, Lower Aston, Deeside, CH5 1XS
Advertisement Consent to install four non-illuminated sponsorship signs 1000x500
Status: Undecided | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 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
View full details - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 27, Central Drive, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1LR
Change of use to takeaway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 62 Terrig Street, Queensferry, Deeside, CH5 1XX
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 29 Cornwall Road Shotton Deeside CH5 1NN
Erection of a two storey side extension, vehichle access and dropped kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2021-06-08
View full details - - 10 St Ethelwolds Street Queensferry Deeside CH5 1YA
Erection of an extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2021-05-21
View full details - - 2 St Ethelwolds Street Queensferry Deeside CH5 1YA
RETROSPECTIVE Erection of rear single story extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2020-09-01
View full details - 053220 - 19 Cornwall Road Shotton Deeside CH5 1NN
Construction of new vehicular hardstanding and dropping of kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2015-02-04
View full details - - Central Drive Shotton
Proposed upgrade to existing base station consisting of new 15 metre column and two new cabinets
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2014-07-02
View full details - 052365 - Central Drive Shotton Deeside
Proposed upgrade to existing base station consisting of new 15 metre column and two new cabinets
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2014-07-02
View full details - - 21-23 Central Drive Shotton Deeside, Flintshire CH5 1LR
Installation of new automated sliding entrance door to replace existing manual doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2010-08-10
View full details - 047817 - 21-23 Central Drive Shotton Deeside CH5 1LR
Installation of new automated sliding entrance door to replace existing manual doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2010-08-10
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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 £235,730, 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, 35 planning applications were submitted near Higher Shotton. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Higher Shotton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Higher Shotton were full planning applications (16), amendments (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.