How long do planning decisions take near Oakenholt?

The average planning decision time near Oakenholt is 88 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 Oakenholt?

The planning approval rate near Oakenholt is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oakenholt?

The most common type of planning application near Oakenholt is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oakenholt?

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Oakenholt, Flintshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oakenholt, Flintshire.

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About Oakenholt

Oakenholt is a village located in Flintshire, Wales, just southeast of Flint and adjacent to the A548 road. As of the 2001 Census, the population of the Flint Oakenholt Ward was 2,920, making it a small but established community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £183,781 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Flintshire
Parliamentary constituency: Alyn and Deeside
LSOA: Flintshire 005C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oakenholt.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Oakenholt based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Oakenholt.

- 419A, Chester Road, Oakenholt, Flint, CH6 5SF
Outline application for construction of new affordable dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-01-13
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- OAKENHOLT PAPERMILL, Chester Road, Oakenholt, Flint, CH6 5PU
Demolition of existing industrial paper mill building (PM1). Minor works including new drainage infrastructure; installation of doors and windows; installation of gantry/pipe bridges and associated ha
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Land north of Chester Road, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5SF
Erection of a stable building and a small area of hardstanding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-02-26
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- 419, The Villa, Chester Road, Oakenholt, Flint, CH6 5SF
Change of use application from residential to registered children's home.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Oakenholt in Flintshire

Property prices in Oakenholt show an average sale price of £183,781, 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 Oakenholt a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Oakenholt includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Dee Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Dee Estuary. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Oakenholt

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Oakenholt. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 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 Oakenholt.

The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Oakenholt were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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