How long do planning decisions take near Johnstown?

The average planning decision time near Johnstown is 71 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 Johnstown?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Johnstown?

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

How can I track planning applications near Johnstown?

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Johnstown, Wrexham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Johnstown, Wrexham.

Wrexham · Wales · settlement

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About Johnstown

Johnstown is a village located in Wrexham County Borough, Wales, and is part of the historic coal mining community of Rhosllannerchrugog. Named after John Bury, a mid-19th century member of Wrexham's inaugural Town Council, the village features various residential developments that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.

Population: 3,266

District: Wrexham County Borough

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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: Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
LSOA: Wrexham 015C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Johnstown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Johnstown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Johnstown.

- JOHNSTOWN INFANTS SCHOOL, MELYD AVENUE, JOHNSTOWN, WREXHAM, LL14 2TB
REPLACEMENT OF EXTERNAL WINDOWS AND DOORS, INSTALLATION OF CLADDING PANELS, SITING OF STORAGE CONTAINER, INSTALLATION OF NEW CANOPY AND REPLACEMENT PERIMETER FENCING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-07-12
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- 3 GREENFIELD TERRACE, PARK STREET, JOHNSTOWN, WREXHAM, JOHNSTOWN, LL14 2AB
CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Johnstown in Wrexham

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

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Planning Activity in Johnstown

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Johnstown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

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

The average decision period of 71 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 Johnstown were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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