How many planning applications has Bridgend County Borough Council received?

Bridgend County Borough Council received 547 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 69%.

How long does Bridgend County Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Bridgend County Borough Council takes an average of 106 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Bridgend County Borough Council?

Bridgend County Borough Council approves 69% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Bridgend County Borough Council?

To object to a Bridgend County Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Bridgend County Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Bridgend County Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Bridgend County Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Bridgend County Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1 appeals were lodged against Bridgend County Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months.

Bridgend County Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Bridgend County Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Bridgend County Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Wales

About Bridgend County Borough Council

Governance

Leader: John Spanswick (Labour), since 15 May 2024

Chair: Huw David (Labour), since 14 May 2025

Chief Executive: Jake Morgan, since July 2025

Seats: 51 councillors (term: 5 years)

Founded: 1 April 1996

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Labour (26), Independent (22), Conservative (1), Plaid Cymru (1), Reform (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Bridgend County Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bridgend County Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Bridgend County Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £137,974 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bridgend
Parliamentary constituency: Aberafan Maesteg
LSOA: Bridgend 005B

Crime Statistics

96 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 40
shoplifting: 19
public-order: 12
anti-social-behaviour: 10
other-theft: 4
burglary: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 3
other-crime: 3
drugs: 2

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Bridgend County Borough Council.

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 Bridgend County Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Bridgend County Borough Council

85 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Bridgend County Borough Council area.

A brief summary of Bridgend County Borough Council

Bridgend County Borough Council serves as the governing authority for Bridgend County Borough, a key region in Wales. This council oversees local planning applications, making it an essential resource for those looking to develop or invest in the area. The council was established in 1 April 1996. The council is currently led by John Spanswick (Labour). The council comprises 51 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The average property sale price in the Bridgend County Borough Council area is £137,974, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Bridgend County Borough Council area recorded 96 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 85 towns and villages, including Maesteg, Pontycymer and Porthcawl. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Bridgend County Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Bridgend County Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Bridgend County Borough Council area. Unlike the official Bridgend County Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Bridgend County Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 547 planning applications Bridgend County Borough Council received. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 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 in Bridgend County Borough Council.

With an average of 106 days, decisions in Bridgend County Borough Council take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types in Bridgend County Borough Council were full planning applications (277), discharge of conditions (112), tree works (48). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 116 medium-scale applications, 428 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged against Bridgend County Borough Council decisions, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 81 applications
Refused: 24 applications
Withdrawn: 13 applications
Awaiting decision: 429 applications

Related Planning Guides

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What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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