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House prices in Bridgend County Borough Council: average £209,569, +3.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Bridgend County Borough Council received?
Bridgend County Borough Council received 680 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.
How long does Bridgend County Borough Council take to decide applications?
Bridgend County Borough Council takes an average of 112 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 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Bridgend County Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Bridgend County Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Bridgend County Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Bridgend County Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Bridgend County Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1 appeal was lodged against Bridgend County Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months.

Planning data sourced from Bridgend County Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Bridgend County Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Bridgend County Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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), who has held the position since 15 May 2024. Jake Morgan serves as Chief Executive since July 2025. The council comprises 51 councillors serving 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 97 towns and villages, including Maesteg, Pontycymer and Porthcawl. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Bridgend County Borough Council received 680 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 112 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (256), discharge of conditions (103), outline applications (38). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Bridgend County Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Bridgend County Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.