Shotton, Flintshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shotton, Flintshire.
Flintshire · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Shotton are administered by Flintshire County Council. View the full Flintshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 6,499 (2021) · Area: 233.8 km²
District: Flintshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Flintshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Alyn and Deeside
- LSOA: Flintshire 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shotton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shotton.
- 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 Shotton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Shotton.
- NMA/000481/26 - 26, Queensway, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1HT
Non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission 063741
Status: Undecided | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - FUL/000483/26 - 26, Queensway, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1HT
New rear raised decking
Status: Undecided | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 26, Queensway, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1HT
Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission 063741
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 26, Queensway, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1HT
New rear raised decking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 53, Shotton Lane, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1QP
Use of the property as a 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - LDC/000475/26 - 53, Shotton Lane, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1QP
Use of the property as a 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-06-01 - ADV/000219/26 - 39, Chester Road West, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1BY
Proposed Fascia Sign & Projecting Sign to Shopfront Elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - FUL/000216/26 - 39, Chester Road West, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1BY
Proposed installation of x13 AC condenser units to rear elevations, replacing ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full - Building Works | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - FUL/000281/26 - 26, Chester Road West, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1BX
Retain and refurbish existing retail unit (Ground Floor). Change of use of exist
Status: Undecided | Type: Full - Building Works | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 74, Shotton Lane, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1QW
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 Planning Permission FUL/000601/24
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 73, Chester Road West, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1BZ
Change of use for the sale of hot/cold oven baked goods (A3) including the installation of extraction flue and new business signage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 73, Chester Road West, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1BZ
Change of use for the sale of hot/cold oven baked goods (A3) including the installation of extraction flue and new business signage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land Adj. 41-43 Chester Road West, Shotton, CH5 1BY
Relocation of the existing BT phone box to facilitate the installation of a proposed new Global street hub, including the associated display of advertisements on both sides of the unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land Adj. 41-43 Chester Road West, Shotton, CH5 1BY
Relocation of the existing BT phone box to facilitate the installation of a proposed new Global street hub, including the associated display of advertisements on both sides of the unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land adj to 74, Shotton Lane, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1QW
Construction of a detached 3 bedroom house with associated landscaping and car parking
Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 3 Green Lane Aston 0003
Erection of detached garage/store
Status: Permitted | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 11, Health Street, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1PZ
Additional Occupant in House of Multiple Occupation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 8, Queensway, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1HT
rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 26A, Rowden Street, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1HQ
New vehicle access at the front of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 41A, Chester Road West, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1BY
Replacement Signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of Shotton in Flintshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shotton a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Shotton
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Shotton. Of these, 41% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Shotton.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shotton were full planning applications (18), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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