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Northop Hall Country House Hotel Application – Planning Committee Date

Due to the number of comments received on application ref FUL/000489/23 Full application - Use of hotel and installation of modular accommodation for a temporary period of up to 7 years as AASC Initial Accommodation Hostel at Northop Hall Country House Hotel, Northop Hall, we are unable to follow our normal process of notification of the Planning Committee date and details of how to request to register to speak at the Committee. As an alternative, notification is by way of this statement.

The planning application will be considered at the hybrid Planning Committee meeting on 27th September commencing at 1pm in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Mold.

Details of how to register to request to speak can be found here.

Spaces for members of the public are limited in the Council Chamber and therefore admittance to the Chamber on the day of committee will be prioritised to those who have registered to speak on the applications being reported to the committee.

The meeting will be livestreamed on the Flintshire County Council website and a copy of the footage from the meeting will be uploaded to the Council’s website thereafter.

Please note that this committee will hear an application that has generated a significant amount of public attention and in the interests of safety there will be limited access to County Hall car parks and building on the day of the committee. It is therefore suggested that you register to speak via the hybrid platform rather than attending in person or submit a written statement as detailed on the speaking at committee advice page. 


If you have a query please try and submit this via email directly to the officer. If you do not know the officer’s email address please use the following address:

  • For planning matters email planningadmin@flintshire.gov.uk
  • For building regulations email bcadmin@flintshire.gov.uk
  • For highway development email highwaysdc@flintshire.gov.uk 

How we reach a decision, who we consult, what type of decision can be made, how long it takes and what happens afterwards is explained in the document below.

Planning code of practice 2014 

How we deal with a planning application 

We issue a formal decision notice to the applicant (or agent) for every application within 3 working days of the decision being made.  It clearly states whether permission is granted or refused and any conditions attached.

Planning Committee meeting dates

View a planning decision notice

Notices are made available within 3 working days of the decision being made.

A copy of any decision notice for an application can be viewed and printed from our online Planning Register without charge. We also issue a weekly list of decisions.

Alternatively visit us at at Ty Dewi Sant, St. Davids Park, Ewloe, CH5 3FF (8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday) to view decisions in person.

Copies of decision notices issued before 01/09/06 are held in storage so please email planningadmin@flintshire.gov.uk to arrange a viewing.

If you need to obtain a signed formal printed copy e.g. before selling / buying a house please contact Planning Admin (details above).

Get involved in the decision making process

A Planning Officer will take account of comments made in support of or in opposition to an application before they make their decision. Have your say view and comment on planning applications.

Planning & Development Control Committee

The main purpose of the Committee is to consider major planning applications. Councillors representing local residents can also request that applications go to the Committee for a decision. Meetings are held approximately every four weeks at: The Council Chamber, County Hall, Mold. 

View Committee meetings - agendas, reports and minutes

This page explains the procedure for applicants/agents, supporters, objectors and Town/Community Councils to speak at the Planning & Development Control Committee. 

Speaking at Planning Committee.