First-floor flat in Flint proposed to be split into two apartments, with new staircase

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Summary

The owner has applied to split an existing four-bedroom flat above shops in Flint into two smaller one-bedroom flats for single people. The plan also includes a new staircase on the outside of the building.

The building sits right next to Flint train station, about a minute's walk away, and close to The Fry Inn and The Dee Inn pubs. The site is also within about 500 metres of the Dee Estuary, a protected area for birds and wildlife.

The ground here has a high radon gas rating, so the council may want to see how the new rooms would be protected. Because this is a change of use rather than a new building, the main effects are likely to be on the two flats themselves and the street outside.

What the council wrote

The change of use of the existing first floor 4 bedroom apartment into two separate 1 bedroom apartments suitable for single person occupancy. The proposal involves the addition of a new external staircase.

What you can do

Residents can comment on application FUL/000234/26 through Flintshire Council's planning portal before a decision is made. Comments should focus on planning matters such as design, privacy, noise and access, rather than personal disputes. The council will also weigh up issues such as ground conditions and the nearby protected wetland.