Mwdwl-eithin, Flintshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mwdwl-eithin, Flintshire.
Flintshire · Wales · settlement
About Mwdwl-eithin
Mwdwl-eithin, the highest point on the Denbigh Moors in North Wales, rises gently about 10 miles east of Betws-y-Coed. The summit features a trig point and a ruined building that offers storm shelter, alongside a prominent raised stone cairn nearby. This unique geographical feature may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to tourism and conservation in the surrounding moorland area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Flintshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Clwyd East
- LSOA: Flintshire 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mwdwl-eithin.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mwdwl-eithin.
- 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 Mwdwl-eithin based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Mwdwl-eithin.
- - 30, Park Crescent, Carmel, Holywell, CH8 7DJ
To build a single story extension to the left hand side (when viewing the property from the road). the dimensions are 4000mm wide x 10,000mm long (3.5m x 10m). I am hoping to carry this out under perm
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - TY NEWYDD, Mertyn Lane, Carmel, Holywell, CH8 8QN
Relocate Air Source Heat Pump, from the front of the house to the side of the house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 69, Ffordd Aelwyd, Carmel, Holywell, CH8 8SH
Application to remove the one Lime tree covered by a TPO located in the rear garden, in its entirety
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Carmel Chapel, Carmel Road, Carmel, CH8 8NW
Change of Use of Existing Vacant Chapel into New Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Mwdwl-eithin in Flintshire
Mwdwl-eithin, the highest point on the Denbigh Moors in North Wales, rises gently about 10 miles east of Betws-y-Coed. The summit features a trig point and a ruined building that offers storm shelter, alongside a prominent raised stone cairn nearby. This unique geographical feature may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to tourism and conservation in the surrounding moorland area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mwdwl-eithin a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mwdwl-eithin 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 Mwdwl-eithin
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Mwdwl-eithin. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 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 Mwdwl-eithin.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Mwdwl-eithin take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Mwdwl-eithin 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.
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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.