Blaengarw, Bridgend Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blaengarw, Bridgend.
Bridgend · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Blaengarw are administered by Bridgend County Borough Council. View the full Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blaengarw
Blaengarw is the highest village located in the picturesque River Garw valley within Bridgend County Borough, Wales. Its elevated position and scenic surroundings make it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and environmental development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bridgend
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
- LSOA: Bridgend 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blaengarw.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blaengarw.
- 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 Blaengarw based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Blaengarw.
- - 7 Tymeinwr Avenue, Blaengarw, CF32 8NE
First floor rear extension and renovations/re-building existing single storey extension including new flat roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 153 Victoria Street, Pontycymer, CF32 8NB
Proposed single storey extensions to rear of property; flat roof dormer extension to rear and roof lights on existing roof and reinstatement works to the two storey annexe with new window openings fol
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 13 King Edward Street, Blaengarw, CF32 8ND
Installation of a 5kW air source heat pump in rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 153 Victoria Street, Pontycymer, CF32 8NB
Proposed 3 storey extension to rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 150 Victoria Street, Pontycymer, CF32 8NB
Demolish existing dilapidated garage and construct new garage with pitched roof (including office and games room in roof space).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 150 Victoria Street, Pontycymer, CF32 8NB
Demolish existing garage at rear of property and replace with self-contained two bedroom granny annex with pitched roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-11-05
View full details - - 10 Tymeinwr Avenue Blaengarw CF32 8NE
First floor rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-04-04
View full details - - 152 Victoria Street Pontycymmer CF32 8NB
Two storey rear extension (basement & ground floor)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-03-27
View full details - - 13 Tymeinwr Avenue Blaengarw CF32 8NE
Two storey/single storey extensions with Juliette balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2021-05-04
View full details - - Corwen Victoria Street Pontycymer CF32 8NB
Reserved Matters for the construction of a detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2020-10-08
View full details - - Land between Corwen & 133 Victoria Street Pontycymmer CF32 8NB
Erection of detached building comprising 8 apartments, associated access and parking
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2020-08-13
View full details - - 87 The Avenue Pontycymmer CF32 8LY
Convert existing basement into a flat with rear stairwell extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2019-11-05
View full details - - Land between no. 133 & Corwen Victoria Street Pontycymmer CF32 8NB
New dwelling and access
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2018-10-26
View full details - - Pontycymmer Energy Park Plot 1a Ffaldau Industrial Estate Victoria Street Pontycymmer CF32 8NB
Removal of condition 1 of P/11/187/FUL regarding restoration scheme
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2017-12-11
View full details - - Mast On Land At Ty Meinwr Farm Pontycymmer Bridgend CF32 8NF
Replacement Of Antenna Headframe On The Existing 15 M Adc Monopole With 4 No. New Replacement Antenna
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2014-03-21
View full details - - 37 Tymeinwr Avenue Blaengarw Bridgend CF32 8NE
Construct New Kitchen Internal Alterations New W.C. And Utility Room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2013-10-28
View full details - - 5 Ffaldau Industrial Estate Victoria Street Pontycymmer Bridgend CF32 8NQ
Change Of Use From Taxi Business To B1, B2, And B8
Status: Permitted | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2013-07-12
View full details - - 75 King Edward Street Blaengarw Bridgend CF32 8NG
New Garage And Store Off Rear Lane
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2013-06-06
View full details - - 1 King Edward Street Blaengarw Bridgend CF32 8ND
Single Storey Garage To Rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2013-03-20
View full details - - Plot 1A Ffaldau Industrial Estate Victoria Street Pontycymmer Bridgend CF32 8NQ
Changes To Layout Of 11/187 - Reposition Sub-Station & Other Equipment And New Switchroom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2012-07-24
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A brief summary of Blaengarw in Bridgend
Blaengarw is the highest village located in the picturesque River Garw valley within Bridgend County Borough, Wales. Its elevated position and scenic surroundings make it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and environmental development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blaengarw a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blaengarw planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Blaengarw
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Blaengarw. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 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 near Blaengarw.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Blaengarw 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 near Blaengarw were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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