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Planning in Shotton

Approved
76%
38 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shotton in the last 24 months, from Flintshire County Council's planning register.

Decided by Flintshire County CouncilCouncil page

Around Shotton

Postcode districts

CH5 209 applications in the last 12 monthsCH7 271 applications in the last 12 monthsCH4 245 applications in the last 12 monthsCH6 71 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Flintshire County Council

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About Shotton

Shotton is a town and community in Flintshire, Wales, situated in the Deeside conurbation along the River Dee, adjacent to Connah's Quay and close to the English border. Located just 5 miles west of Chester, it is accessible via the A548 road. As of the 2011 census, Shotton had a population of 6,663, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,499 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Flintshire district.

Shotton covers an area of approximately 233.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shotton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Shotton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Shotton. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), amendments (11), discharge of conditions (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shotton?
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Shotton. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shotton?
The average planning decision time near Shotton is 74 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 Shotton?
The planning approval rate near Shotton is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shotton?
The most common type of planning application near Shotton is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shotton?
You can search and track planning applications near Shotton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.