How long do planning decisions take near Bettws?

The average planning decision time near Bettws is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bettws?

The planning approval rate near Bettws is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bettws?

The most common type of planning application near Bettws is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bettws?

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Bettws, Bridgend Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bettws, Bridgend.

Bridgend · Wales · settlement

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About Bettws

Bettws is a small village located in the South Wales Valleys within the county borough of Bridgend. Historically an ex-mining and farming community, Bettws offers a unique context for planning applications, reflecting its industrial heritage and rural surroundings.

Population: 2,253

District: Garw Valley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £249,313 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bridgend
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
LSOA: Bridgend 007A

Crime Statistics

25 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 13
anti-social-behaviour: 6
public-order: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 2
burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bettws.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bettws.

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 Bettws based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Bettws.

- Gwynfa, Bettws Road, Bettws, Bridgend, CF32 8TA
Approval of details for conditions 2 (ecological enhancements), 4 (site drainage), 5 (infiltration tests), 6 (parking scheme), 7 (parking scheme - new unit), 8 (visitor parking) & 11 (secure cycle par
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-01-28
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- Land west of Heol Dewi Sant (former Bettws Social Club) Bettws CF32 8TA
Approval of details for condition 18 (Landscape Management Plan) of P/23/699/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-10-16
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- Bettws Social Club Heol Dewi Sant Bettws CF32 8TA
Approval of details for Condition 4 (Boundary treatments and bin stores) of P/23/699/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-03-28
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- Land west of Heol Dewi Sant (former Bettws Social Club) Bettws CF32 8TA
Approval of details for condition 3 (materials) of P/23/699/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-10-03
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- Land west of Heol Dewi Sant (former Bettws Social Club) Bettws CF32 8TA
Approval of details for condition 14 (drainage) of P/23/699/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-06-13
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A brief summary of Bettws in Bridgend

Property prices in Bettws show an average sale price of £249,313, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Bettws area recorded 25 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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Planning Activity in Bettws

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bettws. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bettws may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Bettws slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bettws were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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