Penyffordd, Flintshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penyffordd, Flintshire.
Flintshire · Wales · settlement
About Penyffordd
Penyffordd, located in Flintshire, Wales, is a vibrant village and community positioned southeast of Buckley and west of Chester. Its name, derived from the Welsh "Pen Y Ffordd," translates to "the highest or furthest point of the road." The population has grown from 3,715 in 2001 to 3,874 in 2011, indicating a developing community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £332,420 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Flintshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Alyn and Deeside
- LSOA: Flintshire 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penyffordd.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penyffordd.
- 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 Penyffordd based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Penyffordd.
- - Brooklyn, Terrace Lane, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0HB
Removal of current conservatory and construction of an extension to rear of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - FUL/000353/26 - 72 , Vounog Hill, Penyffordd, CH4 0EZ
2 Storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full - Building Works | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-04-24 - - 72 , Vounog Hill, Penyffordd, CH4 0EZ
2 Storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - War Memorial Institute, Chester Road, Penymynydd, Chester, CH4 0JZ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5, Planning Permission FUL/000564/25
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 2, Wood Lane, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0JN
2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - Brooklyn, Terrace Lane, Penyffordd, Chester, CH4 0HB
Erection of new outbuilding/garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 1 Wood Lane Penyffordd Chester CH4 0JN
Erection of 2no. four bedroom detached dwellings with car parking and landscaping together with a new shared access for two of the houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Penyffordd in Flintshire
Penyffordd, located in Flintshire, Wales, is a vibrant village and community positioned southeast of Buckley and west of Chester. Its name, derived from the Welsh "Pen Y Ffordd," translates to "the highest or furthest point of the road." The population has grown from 3,715 in 2001 to 3,874 in 2011, indicating a developing community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Penyffordd show an average sale price of £332,420, 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 Penyffordd a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Penyffordd. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penyffordd may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penyffordd were full planning applications (7), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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