How long do planning decisions take near Wepre?

The average planning decision time near Wepre is 77 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 Wepre?

The planning approval rate near Wepre is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wepre?

The most common type of planning application near Wepre is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wepre?

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Wepre, Flintshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wepre, Flintshire.

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About Wepre

Connah's Quay, often referred to as "The Quay," is the largest town in Flintshire, situated on the River Dee near the English border, with a population of 16,771. As part of the Deeside conurbation, it shares close connections with neighboring towns such as Shotton, Flint, and Buckley, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £241,862 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Flintshire
Parliamentary constituency: Alyn and Deeside
LSOA: Flintshire 007A

Crime Statistics

139 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 59
anti-social-behaviour: 26
public-order: 11
shoplifting: 11
criminal-damage-arson: 10
other-theft: 7
drugs: 4
vehicle-crime: 4
bicycle-theft: 3
burglary: 3
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wepre.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wepre based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Wepre.

FUL/000341/26 - 4, Dock Road, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4DS
Subdivision of existing industrial unit to form leisure facility.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full - Building Works | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2026-04-21
- First Floor, 8, Dock Road, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4DS
Change of Use of first floor to 5 residential flats
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-12-31
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- Institute , ST DAVIDS CHURCH, Mold Road, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4QL
Demolition of Institute
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-12-10
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- 60, Cestrian Street, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4EG
Existing Fence reconstruction
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2025-09-04
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- 173, High Street, Connahs Quay, Deeside, CH5 4DQ
Proposed change of use of 173 High Street from a redundant three-bedroom mid-terrace property, into 2 x one bedroom self-contained flats.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Flintshire | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Wepre in Flintshire

Property prices in Wepre show an average sale price of £241,862, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Wepre area recorded 139 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wepre 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 Wepre

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Wepre. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Wepre.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Wepre were full planning applications (11), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 69% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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