How long do planning decisions take near Hightown?

The average planning decision time near Hightown is 67 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 Hightown?

The planning approval rate near Hightown is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hightown?

The most common type of planning application near Hightown is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hightown?

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Hightown, Wrexham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hightown, Wrexham.

Wrexham · Wales · settlement

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About Hightown

Hightown is a suburban area located within Wrexham, part of Wrexham County Borough in Wales. Its residential character makes it an important focus for planning applications and community development in the region.

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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 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hightown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hightown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Hightown.

- 115 NORMAN ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 7BG
WORKS TO TREES PROTECTED BY TREE PRESERVATION ORDER WCBC 13
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-04-08
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- 2 BELGRAVE ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 7ES
WORKS TO TREES IN FAIRY ROAD CONSERVATION AREA
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 1 KINGSMILLS ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 8NH
SITING OF INPOST PARCEL LOCKER
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-02-27
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- 24 SALISBURY ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 7AS
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING ANNEXE AND ERECTION OF 3 SELF-CONTAINED UNITS OF ACCOMMODATION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-02-16
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- FAIRHOLME, 1-3 FAIRY ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 7PR
SECTION 198 (6A): EMERGENCY WORKS TO TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA OR SUBJECT TO A TPO
Status: Permitted | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-01-21
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- 49 KINGSMILLS ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 8NL
CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDING FROM CLASS A1 (POST OFFICE) TO CLASS C3 (DWELLING)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2025-10-02
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- 51 KINGSMILLS ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 8NL
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2025-04-29
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- 2 OAK TREE MEWS, WREXHAM, LL13 7AH
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION P/2024/1485 TO INCREASE NUMBER OF VEHICLES
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2025-02-20
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- 96 ERDDIG ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 7DR
CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDING FROM CLASS C3 DWELLING TO CLASS C4 HMO (MAXIMUM 5 PERSON OCCUPANCY)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2025-02-04
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- 1 SALOP ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 7AF
CHANGE OF USE OF LAND TO CREATE CAR WASH AND TYRE FITTING UNIT
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-05-01
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A brief summary of Hightown in Wrexham

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

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Planning Activity in Hightown

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Hightown. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hightown.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Hightown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hightown were full planning applications (11), advertising consent (8), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.

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