Planning application
LDC/001062/25
53 Shotton Lane, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1QP
Proposal
Use of the property as a 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis)
As published by the council, reference LDC/001062/25
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Dec 2025
Received by Flintshire
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16 Mar 2026
Decision issued: R01 Refused
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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LDC/000475/26 Granted
53, Shotton Lane, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1QP
Use of the property as a 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis)
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FUL/000041/26 Withdrawn
Land adj to 74, Shotton Lane, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1QW
Construction of a detached 3 bedroom house with associated landscaping and car parking
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DET/000244/26 Granted
74, Shotton Lane, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1QW
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 Planning Permission FUL/000601/24
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FUL/000697/25 Awaiting decision
3, Pippins Close, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1PE
Erection of a small single storey pent storage to front of property away from highway line. In no way an obstruction or indifferent to the front of house brick double garages beyond the principle elevation of other properties in the street other than being further away from the highway line. Under 2m at the eaves and 2.2m max height, location checked and approved with adjacent neighbour. Required as no rear access to the property and side access to the rear of the property for storage or transfer of anything is restricted to nothing greater than 64cm wide or approx 100cm long. As single storey pent storage is of timber construction and temporary in nature was not aware planning permission was required.
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FUL/001045/25 Granted
27, Central Drive, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1LR
Change of use to takeaway
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LDC/000659/25 Granted
20, Chester Road East, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1QA
20 Chester Road East, Shotton, Flintshire, CH5 1QA has been used a 6 bedroom HMO (C4 - House of Multiple Occupation) since council tax began on 01.04.1993.
Other lawful development applications
In Flintshire
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LDP/000639/26 Awaiting decision
THE WOODS, Level Road, Hawarden, Deeside, CH5 3JR
Rear extension, garage conversion.
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LDP/000636/26 Awaiting decision
BRYN Y GARREG, Ffordd Y Bryn, Gwernaffield, Mold, CH7 5HS
Please see attached statement and plans with details of Permitted Development Extension and Outbuilding.
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LDP/000635/26 Awaiting decision
Wandandian, Bedford Way, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1SL
Existing semi-detached dwelling - conversion of loft space to habitable rooms and single-storey rear extension.
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LDP/000626/26 Awaiting decision
23 Wepre Park Connah's Quay Deeside CH5 4HJ
Construction of a single-storey side extension to the existing bungalow. The extension will be attached to the existing dwelling and constructed on new foundations with external walls finished to match the existing property where practicable. The extension will incorporate a glazed pitched roof with uPVC framing and double-glazed units. Existing openings will be altered as necessary to provide access between the existing dwelling and the new extension. No new vehicular access is proposed. No alterations to the existing driveway or parking arrangements are required. Rainwater from the new roof will discharge into the existing surface water drainage system. The proposed extension is shown on the accompanying plans, which indicate its location and dimensions.
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LDP/000458/26 Granted
BODOWEN, Ewloe Place, Buckley, CH7 3NL
Build a concrete base 35ft x 13ft for a caravan/ lodge to be sited on Caravan to be sited 6ft from any neighbouring properties Area is 40ft x 20ft No alterations to access